What pureed fruit (baby food) would be best to help a dog take meds? [RIP puppy]

In My Humble Opinion
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I have a very sick Pomeranian. I need to give her medicines crushed and mixed with pureed fruit with a syringe every six hours. She needs to be on a very low protein diet. Right now I am wondering if there is any particular fruit anyone has had experience with getting medications and calories into a drugged dog who has no appetite.

This is a senior girl, she is 13 and has been with me every day of her life. I am feeling traumatized at the thought of losing her, and if this is the beginning of the end, I want her to be as comfortable as possible, and if I have to force feed her I would like it to be palatable for her.

If anyone is interested in the particulars I will share, I am just frazzled right now.

Thank you.

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Hugs to you.

Dogs often like pureed pumpkin or squash, and you don’t necessarily have to use baby food squash. It’s also very good for their bowel function.

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Thank you nearwildheaven I am familliar with the magic of pumpkin, and I have that. I was just curious if anyone had experience with something like banana or applesauce. My mind is just racing is all. I just gave her 20ml sub cu fluids (every 6 hours) and at 11:00 I get to try to get her meds down her via syringe. I hope that, if we both make it through the night, that it will become easier to get her meds down her.

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I think it’s probably going to vary a bit from one dog to another - my little dog is not at all impressed with bananas, but will eat apple or carrot (not a fruit, but can be pureed).

I’d go for carrot, probably.

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One of our malamutes liked apple anything, even the cores. He was a nut to begin with, though, and the only one who’s ever liked apples.

In my experience banana seems to be an acquired taste. I’ve had 50-50 luck with it.

Maybe pear? I think its taste is quite neutral.

I concur with the poster who suggested carrot – I’ve never known a dog who didn’t like carrots to begin with.

I’d avoid anything strong-tasting. My huskies are quite fussy, though.

I’m so sorry about your Pom. One of my huskies needs a biopsy to determine exactly what’s going on with his tummy.

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Thank you everyone. As I was giving her the sub cu fluid at 3:00am she slipped away.

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I’m so sorry. :frowning:

I edited the title for you, if you don’t mind.

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So sorry, {{{kai}}}. :frowning:

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My condolences. I know how much it hurts.

Bless the beasts and the children.

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I’m so sorry. :frowning:

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So sorry to hear** kaiwik**. She’s with good company now and I’m sure she’s telling all our late best friends how great you were and also missing you as much as you miss her.

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I’m so, so sorry :frowning:

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Oh, no, I’m so sorry. Sometimes there’s absolutely nothing you can do to fix things. Those little bodies just shut down. :frowning:

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Poor little doggie. She was so lucky to have such a loving caretaker as you.

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I am very sorry, I am sending you hugs. Someone mentioned pumpkin and I add some to every meal our little guy has, he really likes it. As far as bananas, I guess it depends on his mood that day.

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Kaiwik, you were a loving and devoted pet parent, and your little doggie appreciated it. Cherish the fond memories.

<3

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My condolences. It’s so hard to lose a pet. :frowning:

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This is very sad to hear, I’m sorry. I hope you are doing ok.

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I’ve been there, very recently, and I know how painful it is to lose a pet. I’m so very sorry.

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I’m so sorry. Little dogs can leave such a big impression on our hearts.