What should I do if my Labrador doesn’t like to eat?

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Sarah Johnson

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What should I do if my Labrador doesn’t like to eat?
What should I do if my Labrador doesn’t like to eat? If in addition to loss of appetite, the Labrador is also accompanied by vomiting, elevated body temperature and other symptoms, then seek medical treatment in time; if it is gastrointestinal disease that causes the Labrador not to like to eat, It is recommended to feed digestion tablets or consult a doctor for treatment; appropriate exercise can also promote digestion and help increase the dog’s appetite.

1. Seek medical attention in time

If your Labrador catches a cold and gets sick, it will also show symptoms of poor appetite and even skipping meals. The most common thing is that during the change of seasons, the temperature fluctuates from cold to hot. If you don't pay attention to keeping warm, your dog will catch a cold. Therefore, it is best not to let the dog lie on the cold floor to sleep. You can provide a blanket or a kennel to prevent the dog's stomach from getting cold. If you are seriously ill, see a doctor promptly.

2. Regulate the intestines and stomach

Labrador dogs don’t like to eat, and it may be because of some kind of gastrointestinal disease, such as indigestion or gastroenteritis. At this time, parents can give the dog some digestive medicine. You can also take some milder anti-inflammatory drugs for children. If parents are not sure, they can also take their dog to the hospital to consult a doctor for targeted treatment.

 3. Change food

If a Labrador refuses to eat, it may be because he is having trouble with his owner, which means that the food fed by the owner may be a bit monotonous and not in line with the dog’s appetite, so the Labrador will usually refuse to eat it. At this time, parents can appropriately change the variety of dog food or some other things in the world to stimulate the dog's taste buds, so that the dog will like to eat it.

 4. Proper exercise

To improve Labrador’s appetite, you can also take your dog out for moderate exercise. Exercise can help digestion, promote appetite, and improve the situation of Shiba Inu not eating dog food.