Be sure it is real broth from chicken as described -- the instant broth normally has too much sodium unless you by low sodium version. The excess salt can upset them further when tummy is so empty.
If mine are sick I do pretty much as Sweet Apple described. Giving their tummy the day of rest is pretty important. But monitor and have the Nutrical ready. I actually just go ahead and rub some on their gums if they are not eating all day. It won't hurt and may be just the thing to keep their sugar up. You can also give them a little watered down gatorade or pedilyte. That will keep the electrolytes up.
Definately monitor the gums -- they should be very moist and pink. If they get sticky/tacky instead of nicely moist -- bad sign. They are dehydrating and they need to see the vet. Color can tell a lot of different things. Here is a sample from online: "
The appearance of the gums is very informative. If the gums are blue, the dog lacks oxygen. If they are white, the dog has lost blood, either internally or externally. If the gums are purple or gray and there is a slow capillary refill, the dog is probably in shock. If they are bright red, she may be fighting a systemic infection or may have been exposed to a toxin." |