Why doesn’t the dog eat?

Anorexia

Many people will encounter the same problem as the editor. The dog used to eat normally, but suddenly one day it doesn’t like to eat! Even if it's brought to my mouth, I don't want to look at it, but I'm still in good spirits. Is this the so-called picky eater? Today, the editor will talk about the reasons and solutions for dogs not eating!

1. First understand the reasons why dogs don’t eat, and then you can take the right medicine

1. The weather is hot and there is no appetite

Many owners will find that in summer, especially when the weather is extremely hot, their dogs will eat less or even not eat. In fact, this is relatively normal. Usually when we are in special conditions Dogs don’t have an appetite to eat in hot weather, and dogs are the same as us, so don’t worry too much, just wait until the weather cools down!

2． Dogs are in estrus

Due to the increase in hormone secretion, the dog's appetite will decrease and there will be signs of irritability. This kind of anorexia is relatively easy to solve. As long as you pay attention to hygiene and provide adequate drinking water, you can eat normally after estrus.

3. There are parasites in dogs

The most common parasites in dogs are ascariasis, and the other is Fasciola hepatica. Both diseases will cause anorexia in dogs at one stage, but Fasciola hepatica often causes hyperphagia and ascites and other symptoms very quickly. Ascariasis, in addition to anorexia, can also cause chronic weight loss. Of course, there are other parasitic diseases, so I won’t list them all here.

4． Diseases causing anorexia in dogs

When dogs suffer from other diseases, such as: canine fever, parvovirus, viral enteritis, colds, intestinal dysfunction (intussusception, intussusception, enteritis, peritonitis, etc. etc.) Fractures and other diseases may cause anorexia.

Anorexia

2. How to solve the phenomenon of not eating

1. Starvation method

First of all, fast to see if the dog is really sick. Dogs cannot tolerate hunger well enough. Hungry your dog first and give him plenty of water to drink during the fasting period (you can add a small amount of sugar to the water). Generally, the appetite can be restored in the second or third day. In order to ensure their strong appetite, they can stop eating one day a week. However, it should be noted that if the dog still has no appetite during this period and has other adverse reactions, such as diarrhea, runny nose, etc., it should be taken seriously and taken to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.

2. Strengthen exercise

Intensify physical exercise and increase the amount of exercise for dogs. Generally, small toy dogs only need to prepare more toys at home, such as dog chews and pull ropes for them to play and exercise. Usually, making them run and jump can satisfy their exercise capacity. However, large dogs must exercise outdoors more often, especially hound dogs. Their ancestors made a living by hunting and are accustomed to strenuous exercise. Let it run at least 5-10 kilometers every day. Walking the dog is a good way. Running with the dog not only exercises the dog, but also exercises yourself; the dog's appetite increases and you lose weight, killing two birds with one stone!

3. Changing the taste of food

The best way to prevent it is to avoid feeding dogs a single food for a long time and change the taste of dogs regularly to prevent dogs from becoming anorexic due to eating the same food every day. Snacks Don’t give food to your dog too frequently. You can give it as a reward for training. If you have nothing to do, give it some. Over time, your dog will only eat snacks and not eat, forming a bad habit.

In addition, when the dog is sick, try not to mix the medicine in the food and feed it, but try to give it through intramuscular injection or intravenous drip to avoid causing the dog to react to the medicine and cause anorexia.