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Puppy recovering from diarrhea, losing appetite on milk. What to feed?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 16 days old

My puppy just got pretty well after his diarrhea, although he seems to lose appetite on milk. What should i feed him

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 9th, 2019

Bruno is old enough for a puppy formulated dog food. Brands I recommend including Royal Canin, Hill's Science Diet, Purina ProPlan, and Iams. To help him wean and to get used to dry food, I would soak a high quality puppy formulated dry food in warm water until soft. Then mix that with puppy formula such as KMR to make a mush the consistency of oatmeal. Over the next two weeks, gradually increase the amount of dry puppy food and decrease the amount of water and KMR you use until he is eating the dry puppy food only. Best of luck.
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