1. Dogs are picky eaters
Many owners often give their dogs various snacks. I will develop the habit of being picky eaters and refuse to eat dog food normally. The main problem in this case is the pet owner. It is recommended to gradually reduce the type and intake of snacks, and gradually improve the dog’s picky eating habit.
In addition, although some dogs do not have the habit of being picky eaters, they will get tired of eating a single dog food for a long time, so there may be situations where they would rather be hungry than eat dog food. At this time, the pet owner can replace the dog with other flavors of dog food, and appropriately add some meat and vegetable complementary foods to promote the dog’s appetite and ensure a more balanced nutrition.
2. Dogs have poor digestion
Sometimes dogs eat too much at once, or their stomachs are poor, and they are prone to digestion Bad symptoms, although there is no vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms, but the dog may have flatulence, stomach pain, intestinal dysfunction, etc., but the owner does not know.
In this case, you can feed the dog a little pet probiotic to regulate the gastrointestinal function, and at the same time promote intestinal peristalsis. Be careful not to feed the dog some indigestible food, such as excessive meat and bones. and plenty of crude fiber foods.
3. Insufficient exercise
Dogs have insufficient exercise, slow metabolism, and poor gastrointestinal digestion and peristalsis. There will be a gradual decrease in appetite, and there may be occasional skipping meals for one or two meals.
In order to ensure the physical and mental health of the dog, the owner should take the dog out for a walk and play 1-2 times a day, and each time should exceed 20 minutes. Dogs will naturally feel hungry after exercising, and then have an appetite to eat~
4. The dog is in heat
When the dog is in heat Because of the sudden increase in the secretion of hormones in the body, the attention is shifted, and the food is not so interesting, so there will be a loss of appetite.
At this time, dogs often have symptoms such as restlessness, easy anger, and urination. Generally, the dog’s appetite will return to normal after before and after estrus. If it is a bitch and the pet owner has no plans to breed the dog, in order to reduce the incidence of diseases such as pyometra and uterine cysts in the bitch, it is recommended to take it to the pet hospital for sterilization in time.
Many diseases may cause a dog to lose appetite and not eat in the early stages. The owner needs to closely observe the dog’s mental state, feces, urine, activity and sleep status, etc. If the dog is found to have other abnormal conditions, it needs to be sent to the pet hospital for examination in time, and targeted treatment can be given only after the cause is determined.
