How to Use Peanut Butter to Coax a Sick Dog to Eat

Most dogs find the taste, smell and texture of peanut butter irresistible. For this reason, many pet owners fill their dog's toys with peanut butter and many manufacturers make dog toys with a peanut butter scent. If your dog loves peanut butter as much as most dog do, you can use it to help him eat when he otherwise wouldn't. A lost appetite may simply be the result of an upset stomach; but it could also indicate a more serious health condition. Make sure he gets medical attention.

Things You'll Need

  • Water
  • Pot
  • White rice
  • Strainer
  • Tablespoon
  • Peanut butter
  • Container that can be sealed
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Instructions

    • 1

      Boil white rice until soft. White rice is soothing to the dog's stomach, easy to eat and helps with many digestive problems.

    • 2

      Drain the water from the rice.

    • 3

      Mix in 1 tablespoon of peanut butter for each cup of rice. Do this while the rice is still hot to help melt the peanut butter and coat all the grains.

    • 4

      Place rice in a sealed container and keep it in the refrigerator until it reaches a cool temperature.

    • 5

      Place the bowl in front of your dog. If the smell of the peanut butter is not enough to convince him to eat, place a small amount of rice and peanut butter mixture in your hand, let him smell it, then hold it near his mouth. If he still won't eat it, try to mix in more peanut butter.