What should I do if my dog doesn’t eat well?
If your dog does not eat well, we must first know what is causing it before correcting it.
1. There are many reasons that affect a dog’s appetite, but the main ones are the following three points:
1. In terms of feed: First, dogs are unwilling to eat because the feed is single, stale, smelly, etc.; second, because the feed contains a large amount of chemical condiments, or substances with pungent odors such as aromatic and spicy flavors, and Foods that are particularly sweet or salty will affect your dog’s appetite. 3. Long-term consumption, single taste. Dog food can be replaced appropriately.
2. The feeding place is inappropriate: such as strong light, noise, several dogs competing for food together, presence of strangers or interference from other animals, etc.
3. Disease: Dogs don’t like to eat, so dog owners should also consider disease issues. For example, you should pay attention to observe whether there are any abnormal behaviors in various parts of the dog? Is the dog's body temperature exceeding 39.5 degrees? Does it have diarrhea? How to detect the problem and ask a veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment in time.
2. How to correct the dog if it doesn’t eat well?
1. If the dog eats all the dog food within the specified time, then when it is time to eat next time, still put enough dog food in the food bowl. This is a well-behaved dog that requires little correction.
2. If the dog eats only part of the dog food within the specified time, you should take away the food bowl immediately. No matter how much it has left, only provide it with the leftover portion at the next meal.
3. If the dog eats all the dog food in the food bowl this time, he will get a normal portion the next time he eats.
4. If the dog still hasn’t finished eating, still provide it with the portion of leftovers at the next meal. Only provide it with the portion of last leftovers each time until it is completely eaten.
Warm reminder:
1. Some dogs are very stubborn and can go without eating for three or four days until you give in. At this time, it’s time for you to compete in your will; you must know that as long as there is sufficient drinking water, not eating for three or four days or even longer will not harm the dog’s health. People who are always worried that their dogs will starve to death cannot raise healthy dogs!
2. If you don’t want your pet to be only interested in fragrant food, you should let your pet take feed as the only staple food for dinner since childhood. When eating, let the dog develop the habit of concentrating on eating. If the meal is not finished within 20 minutes, put away the feed and wait until the next meal time to provide it; I still have a bad habit of eating too much.
