What to do if my dog doesn't want to eat

What should I do if my dog doesn't want to eat? This is a very common question, dogs stop eating for various reasons, we leave you tips to help you.

To you pet he doesn't feel like it anymore eat And before he ate the entire bowl of feed? There are many reasons why our pet no longer wants to eat. It may be because you want draw attention or even for serious health problems, so today we will teach you how to identify it.

Is there a difference between a cheap feed and an expensive one?

We must also know that without the amount of nutrients necessary that provides the meal, our pet You can become sicker and sicker so the problem should be addressed as soon as it arises.

Because it can be?

If you already have several days without eating We must take it very seriously and determine what may be the reasons why doesn't want to eat our pet. In many cases it can be due to various reasons such as stress or:

  • If our dog changed his diet
  • If there was a change in the environment
  • How long have you not been eating?
  • If you recently had health problems

If our dog in addition to refuse food, I also know refuses water we must run to vet. Some dogs may have lack of appetite either anorexy, this can be complete or partial depending on whether you accept some foods or not. 

Food can be one of some pets' worst nightmares.

What to do if you eat but only certain types of foods?

We must check if our dog has broken teeth, lazy either in poor condition, even swollen gums This may be the main reason for your lack of appetite. We should also check our pet's body for parasites, changes in coat, the fur and lumps either injuries

It could also be for a poor intake, check the plants you have at home, the carpets, the toys and so on. If something is missing it could be because it has been eaten and we should take it to the vet.

If your puppy either dog new they do not eat, perhaps it is due to a new environment. The same goes if you have recently moved. Medical reasons may be the following:

  • Stomachache
  • Poisoning
  • Allergies
  • Depression
  • Infection
  • Pain
  • Oral problems
  • Tumors
  • Parasites
  • Neurological diseases
  • Problems with internal organs
  • Recent vaccine

If our dog, in addition to not eating, does not drink, it could be due to very bad things.

How to solve loss of appetite in dogs.

When the power loss is due to the food We have some pretty simple solutions that can help:

  • Change the brand of feed
  • Find out your favorite flavor
  • Look at the nutritional value
  • Mix new food with homemade food
  • Mix the food with another to attract attention
  • Try hot and cold food

Another option is that it is due to environmental appetite Yet the dog behavior, which can be solved with:

  • Get your pet plenty of exercise
  • Invest time in training
  • We must be patient and understanding
  • Just give treats as a reward
  • Not giving food from our plate

If after doing all this our pet is still not eating, our problem will be greater and the veterinarian would be our solution.