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Dog with stomach infection won't eat bland food. What can I feed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | unneutered | 5 years and 10 months old

Found my dog has gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection from you and vet. What foods can I give during this time? I gave bun, milk and boiled chicken with rice but it is not eating any of these and it looks less active and little weak. Any suggestions doctor on food items which it should eat and may eat now.

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on June 4th, 2019

Milk can worsen digestive upset so I would not be giving any milk as it could be making the problem worse. Boiled chicken and rice is usually the go-to with GI upset, however if your dog is not eating at all, it is best to bring Mojo to your vet for IV fluids and treatment to allow the stomach to rest, especially with GI conditions that are causing bloody stool or vomit. Your vet can also prescribe medications such as antibiotics to treat the infection and medicines to help soothe the stomach while it heals.

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