Feeding a malnourished dog (Sowilu)

 You got it. Small meals, often. Something fairly nutritious, but not too rich. You might get canned tripe (because it's extra tasty and boosts digestion) for topper, when the Purina One is gone.

Are three meals a day good or should I divide more? Can I get the canned tripe in the grocery store?

 I've only gotten canned tripe from pet specialty stores. You want green tripe for dogs, not the cleaned tripe that people eat.

I would start with 3, and see how she does. If she seems to have a hard time with eating, maybe do more, and smaller?

jennie_c_d

 I've only gotten canned tripe from pet specialty stores. You want green tripe for dogs, not the cleaned tripe that people eat.

 

I would start with 3, and see how she does. If she seems to have a hard time with eating, maybe do more, and smaller?

Getting the tripe from around here is going to be a tough one, I don't know of any pet store except PetSmart and I dought they sell that.

Juli fed her a can of One and she ate that completly. I will start the kibble first thing in the morning and see how she does with that. I bought some probios the thing says it containes "a source of live (viable), naturally occurring microorganisms" it contains Lactic Acid Bacteria that I can put in her kibble starting tomorrow.

When we got Brutus he was almost 20 pounds lighter than he is now. 

Initially, I had to feed 6 small meals a day because he couldn't handle large meals.  I fed quality kibble, & I added satin balls from time to time.  As he has gained weight, I have increased meal sizes, & decreased frequency.

 You can get canned Tripett from Best Bully Sticks. They are only a couple hours from you so if you have it shipped it will arrive the next day, seriously. Shipping makes it a bit pricey but there's nothing better you could do to help that do get back on her feet, no matter what's wrong with her.

I recommend the lamb tripe.

Then simply feed the highest quality kibble you can find. I start with a senior formula at first, then work up to a higher protein formula. Diamond naturals or Kirkland is fine for this - Kirkland is best.  The tripe will do all the rest. Half a can a day divided between several meals, is plenty.

 Here is information that is SPECIFIC about feeding and caring for  malnourished animals . People forget that feeding is only a small part of the actual care it takes and that the animal is most likely suffering from much more than just malnutrition.