If you notice that your dog, who used to have an excellent appetite, suddenly began to refuse food, it's time to sound the alarm. For this, there must necessarily be reasons that must be eliminated.
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, you should keep in mind how you rate your pet's appetite. If you think your dog is eating, in your opinion, less than other dogs eat on average, or his usual portion is much less than what is indicated on the dog food packaging, then this is the wrong approach. Most perfectly healthy dogs eat only 60-70% of the amount indicated on the packaging by the food manufacturers.
Step 2
Loss of appetite in dogs can be triggered by various diseases, therefore, if you notice changes in the pet's habitual diet, it is important to consult a veterinarian in time. This is especially true for dogs that usually eat with pleasure, puppies and older animals. Diseases of the dog's digestive system can often be the cause of loss of appetite. In this case, vomiting and loose stools often appear. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that the animal on the walk does not eat anything that could harm its health. Worms can also make your dog lose interest in food. The pet's lethargy will be added to the refusal of food and the disorder of the stool. A sick animal's coat usually becomes dull.
Step 3
The cause can be diseases and injuries of the oral cavity. For example, if your dog has a toothache or an inflamed gum, the pain when chewing will cause him to refuse food, even if he is severely hungry. Various injuries to internal organs can lead to a deterioration in appetite. In this case, pay attention to the presence of blood in the stool of the animal, as well as to its well-being. Try to protect your pet from the risk of injury without limiting its activity.
Step 4
In addition, a stressful situation often provokes a loss of appetite, so you should not yell at the dog, and even more so apply physical punishment to him. Most dogs are terrified of the aggression shown towards them by other animals on the street. Therefore, the owner must minimize all contact of the pet with other dogs. In addition, many preventive vaccinations have the side effect of a lack of appetite, which is temporary.
Step 5
If the dog's previously excellent appetite disappeared after you changed your place of residence or went on a trip with her, then in this case, the pet may refuse to eat due to the fact that it is in an unfamiliar environment. Some animals become very nervous in new, unusual places for them.
Step 6
Perhaps the dog is just picky about food, in this case, the lack of appetite can be caused by improper feeding or the inconvenience of eating. But, in general, the lack of appetite in dogs is associated with illness, so you should not let everything go by itself, be sure to investigate all possible causes.
