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My dog has Parvo. When can I feed her and what foods are safe?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

My dog was diagnosed with Parvo. I was wondering how long I should wait or when I should try to feed her and what types of food can she be eating. The vet recommended soupy foods but such as what? and usually when will you be able to see her getting better?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on November 8th, 2017

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Ivy! You can and should start feeding Ivy gently by syringe, if she will not eat on her own, as soon as the vomiting has stopped. I would blenderize canned puppy food with water or purchase a canned recovery diet (like Hill's a/d) from your Vet. Parvo is tough, they usually get worse before they get better. It can take 5-7 days when they are hospitalized to get better. Parvo can be deadly, so if Ivy is non stop vomiting and is losing a lot of fluids she should be rechecked. Puppies die from parvo due to secondary dehydration and sepsis. I hope this helps and I wish Ivy a speedy recovery!

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