1. The weather is too hot
Because the dog’s cooling system is compared Poor, so when the summer is hot, it is often easy to suffer from heat stroke. In order to keep themselves from getting too hot, dogs begin to reduce their physical activity and intestinal peristalsis, so their appetite also begins to decline. This situation is similar to the poor appetite of humans in summer.
How to improve?
First of all, you need to pay attention to the indoor temperature, try to keep the room ventilated and cool, and at least have a place where the dog can enjoy the cool; secondly, try to avoid taking the dog out during the high temperature period, especially at 11 am Between 4pm and 4pm, the temperature is higher and the UV rays are very strong.
2. Food spoilage
The temperature in spring and summer is high and the air is humid, so take out the dog food After that, it is easy to mold and deteriorate. The dog’s sense of smell is very sensitive. When it finds that the taste of food is not right, it will actively refuse to eat.
How to improve?
①Before feeding, clean the food bowl and dispose of the spoiled food left at the bottom of the bowl;
②The packaging bag should be sealed in time after every time you take the dog food. Avoid moisture deterioration of dog food.
3. Infection with parasites
Dogs often go out to play and are easy to touch To various germs and parasites, many pet owners do not realize the importance of regular deworming, so they rarely deworm their dogs, resulting in a large number of parasites in the dog’s stomach, soft stools, decreased use, lack of energy, and vomiting , blood in the stool and other symptoms.
How to improve?
①Try to avoid feeding the dog raw meat;
②Do a good job of deworming the dog regularly.
4. Emotional influence
Dogs will also affect their appetite due to bad mood, and the dog’s heart In fact, there are a lot of dramas, and it is not as neurotic as it looks on the outside. If the living environment suddenly changes, other dogs come to the house, or the owner ignores the dog for a long time, does not pay for the dog to play, etc., it may cause the dog to be depressed. appetite.
Treatment method: The pet owner needs to spend more time with the dog, find the main reason for the dog’s bad mood, and find a way to let it get rid of the psychological shadow. You can also add some boiled meat, canned snacks, etc. to the dog food to promote the dog’s appetite.
5. Other diseases
When dogs feel unwell due to various diseases, they will also start Loss of appetite, such as dog gastroenteritis, cold, fever, injury pain, etc.
Treatment method: Carefully observe the dog’s mental state, behavioral state and excretion. If abnormal symptoms are found, go to the veterinary hospital for examination or consult a veterinarian in time to determine the cause and take medication in time. Generally, the dog’s appetite will quickly disappear after the disease is cured. can recover.
