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My senior dog won't eat after antibiotics. What foods can I offer her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 15 years old | 24 lbs

So my dog is 15 and she’s on biomox an Antibiotics the vet prescribed a few days ago and she’s be getting a little better taking longer than usual but my concern is she hasn’t really ate anything in like 4 or five days she’s so weak she’ll nibble on a piece of ham and hot dog and she’s drink so much water any tips for her so she can eat ? Please

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 29th, 2018

You can try baby food, low fat yogurt, boiled chicken and rice, or lean ground beef with no seasonings, or scrambled egg. You can also substitute the water for Gatorade or pedialyte to give her a few calories and electrolytes that way

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 15th, 2019

    I would try to tempt Bridget to eat with some boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice, white turkey (again no bones), or boiled hamburger. If she still won’t eat, take her back into the vet immediately. They can give her a shot that may stimulate her appetite. Best of luck.

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