http://dogaware.com/articles/wdjinappetence.html
Almost any food can be offered, with the exception of a few foods that are toxic to dogs, such as chocolate, onions and macadamia nuts. Here are suggestions that have worked for some dogs:
- Baby food, especially meats. You can use water, low-sodium broth, or even ice cream to slightly thin baby food and then use a syringe to put it in your dog’s cheek a little at a time.
- Nutri-Cal and Nutri-Stat, high-calorie palatable food supplements designed to provide nutritional support and stimulate appetite.
- Rebound and DogSure. These are nutritionally complete liquid meal replacement products.
- Try different brands and types of commercial foods, including dry food, canned food, dog food rolls, dehydrated foods, premixes such as those made by The Honest Kitchen, commercial raw diets, and even cat food. Try various treats, too.
- Smelly foods such as liverwurst and braunschweiger sausage. Chicken or beef liver braised in butter is another food that appeals to many dogs. Feed foods such as these in small quantities, or add them to other foods to enhance their appeal.
- Foods from your plate. Sometimes dogs are more willing to eat if they get the same thing that you’re eating. Chicken nuggets, cheeseburgers (no onions) and pizza are also worth a try.
- Fresh foods. Experiment to see what your dog may like, such as eggs (try scrambling them with cheese, or hard-boiling), canned fish, canned chicken or ham, seasoned and grilled meats, beef stew with gravy, macaroni and cheese, homemade soup, crab cakes, cheese, cream cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, deli meats (can be rolled with other food inside), milk shakes and ice cream (avoid chocolate and coffee flavors). Even foods like bread and pizza crusts are better than nothing, if your dog is willing to eat them.
- Flavor enhancers, such as gravy, soup, broth, stock, sauces, butter and drippings may help make other foods more enticing, either when added on top or when cooked together. (Note: We do not recommend the commercial flavor enhancers for squeezing onto dog food; most we have seen contain artificial colors, preservatives, and other unhealthy ingredients.) Be careful about feeding too much fat, though, as it can cause stomach upset in some dogs, and even lead to pancreatitis in dogs prone to this disease. You can also try sprinkling Parmesan cheese, feta cheese, or a little garlic powder on top.
- Honey is a tasty and healthy addition that may entice your dog to eat (see “A Honey of a Cure,” September 2007).
- Bone broth is nourishing and flavorful, and can be fed alone, or mixed with other foods to make them more appealing. Use any type of meaty bones, such as chicken backs with skin removed. Chop the bones into pieces, if possible. Put them in a stock pot and cover with water. Add a small amount of apple cider vinegar to help leach the minerals from the bones. You can also add vegetables such as celery, carrots and potatoes (no onions). Bring to a boil, then simmer anywhere from 12 to 36 hours (or use a pressure cooker to save time). Pour the liquid off and remove the fat after it cools (a little can be left for flavor). Using a blender, liquify the veggies and meat from the bones (and the bones as well, if they are soft enough), then mix with the liquid and store in the refrigerator, or freeze for later use.
- The temperature of food can affect its appeal. Cold food straight from the refrigerator has little odor, and may cause an upset stomach. Warming food increases flavor and aroma, making it more enticing. Food can be warmed in a microwave or by immersing the container in a bowl of hot water.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/334343-rebound-liquid-diet/#ixzz2DoCm96VD
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