Reasons for dogs not eating
1. Colds and fevers affect the dog’s appetite. You can measure the body temperature to determine whether there is a fever.2. Gastrointestinal problems affect the dog’s appetite. You can observe the dog’s stool condition. Abnormalities such as blood in the stool or knee-length stools may indicate gastrointestinal problems.
3. Internal parasites cause loss of appetite in dogs. You can observe whether there are eggs in the dog's stool.
4. Oral problems make it difficult to eat. You can check whether the teeth in the dog's mouth are normal and whether there is inflammation or swelling.
5. Eating too much causes indigestion, and the dog does not feel hungry temporarily.
6. Picky eaters. Because the owner usually feeds too many snacks and other reasons, the dog is picky about food.
7. Seek the owner’s attention. In order to get more attention and care from their owners, some dogs choose not to eat to attract attention.
8. Sensitive, suspicious, and nervous. Puppies will inevitably be nervous and restless when they arrive at a new home, which affects their appetite to a certain extent.
Countermeasures for dogs not eating
1. Colds, fevers, gastrointestinal discomforts, internal parasites and other problems can be treated with medications, such as aspirin, Tylenol, etc. for colds, and antibiotics for internal parasites. Insect medicine. It is recommended to take medication under the guidance of a doctor.2. Oral problems require seeing a doctor for dental treatment.
3. If the dog has indigestion caused by eating too much, he can fast for a day and then feed him some easy-to-digest food such as soup.
4. The problem of picky eating requires owners to control the number of times they feed their dogs snacks, and the number of snacks needs to be strictly controlled.
5. For sensitive and restless dogs that seek attention from their owners, their owners need more patience to accompany and comfort them, so as to build a sense of trust with their dogs.
Precautions for dogs not eating
1. When a dog does not eat, you should pay attention to whether the dog’s body is sending an alarm, because dogs cannot speak and cannot be as direct as humans. To express physical discomfort, the owner needs to be careful at this time to detect the problem and treat it as soon as possible.2. Don’t be too doting on dogs and regulate their daily diet. This is good for the dog’s health and facilitates daily feeding.
Preventive measures for dogs not eating
1. Taking your dog more exercise to burn off energy will help increase your dog’s appetite.2. Feed scientifically, feed regularly and quantitatively, and do not develop the bad habit of picky eaters in dogs.
3. Check your dog’s oral and physical health frequently to avoid disease problems.
