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Originally Posted by xmasbaby75  I know about the canned pumpkin, but what are canned potatoes good for? |
When my Marcel was having problems as a puppy (and then through learning about helping others too), I kind of stopped the whole the "chicken and rice" rice thing. I'm not a fan of giving much protein (right away) to a sick dog (takes too long to digest anyway, what's the real point?).
Especially when a dog is feeling nauseous and has lost its appetite, my goals are always these:
- have something that is quick to prepare
- give food that is quickly absorbed by tummy and can provide energy
- give food that is usually appetizing and high in carb
- give food that will help absorb nauseous tummy juices
Giving just canned (or fresh) potatoes with a bit of butter is usually appetizing, provides quick energy, is very easy on the tummy. So, it can help bring back appetite - and act quickly since it's a simple carb. You can also use potatoes to hide/give Pepto or other meds too.
