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My dog with heart failure and seizures won't eat. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | unneutered

Hi my dog has heart failure he is on medication for it and seizures medication and also medication to take fluid off his chest he usually takes theses tablets with food but he won't eat anythink what could it be

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on November 30th, 2017

IT sounds like Freddy has been through a lot lately. Typically older dogs with chronic issue typically are not the best eaters. I would talk with your vet about possible food suggestions for Freddy. Their are multiple prescription foods that Freddy might be able to rotate through to help with his anorexia. Also, sometimes if the disease is getting worse like the heart failure or seizures that could cause Freddy not to eat. I would recommend taking Freddy to the vet to make sure his heart and lungs are sounding okay and discuss what foods would work well with his medications. I hope that helps

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