1. Determine health status
If the Akita dog doesn’t eat, first pay attention to whether the dog’s mental condition, skin and feces are normal. If the loss of appetite is due to illness, take your dog to the doctor as soon as possible.
2. Change dog food
In fact, dogs are just like humans. They will get tired of eating the same thing for a long time, and the nutrition is difficult to balance. Why not try changing the taste. You can mix it in slowly at the beginning and adjust the proportion according to the situation.
3. Reduce snacks
Secondly, we need to see if we give it too many snacks. Because we like it so much, we may also give it snacks. However, dog food is the healthiest food for dogs, so don’t give it too many other snacks. Other snacks will not only make it lose interest in the main meal. interest, and may also cause gastric bloating, diarrhea and allergies.
4. Regular feeding
Frequently missing meals, or giving more and less depending on the mood of the owner, which will disrupt the dog's biological clock. Of course, it will also not be able to grasp the time when the dog has appetite, causing it to stop eating if it doesn't want to. situation. Therefore, feeding must be done regularly, quantitatively, and at fixed points. If your dog has indigestion due to irregular feeding, you can feed it some probiotics to regulate its stomach.
5. Internal parasitic pests
Diseases caused by internal parasites are also possible causes of low appetite. If this is the case, forcing yourself to eat food may worsen the condition. If the situation is serious, it is best to seek medical treatment as soon as possible. The best way to deal with parasites is to take preventive measures. .
6. Moderate exercise
You can take Akita dogs out for moderate exercise. Exercise can help digestion, promote appetite, and improve the situation of Akita dogs not eating dog food.