What food & soft treats for an older, underweight dog with no teeth?

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Just recused this little guy... very malnourished, just started gaining some weight. He is missing many teeth so eating is a problem, he does he the small bites. Any other food you can recommend for weight gain, older dog with no teeth? Also a treat, maybe something that will dissolve, can he have gerber puffs baby snacks as treats??? Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | neutered | 11 years old | 7 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

How lovely of you to rescue Coco! I recommend getting him a high quality senior dog food, such as Royal Canin, Hill's Science Diet, Purina ProPlan, or Iams. You can soak the dry food in warm water to make it easier for him to eat, or you can give him wet food. I don't recommend the gerber puff baby snacks as treats, these are not suitable for dogs. You can give him boiled white meat chicken (no bones) as an occasional treat. I hope this helps!

What food & soft treats for an older, underweight dog with no teeth?

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