Common causes of puppies refusing to eat
1, Physical discomfort
The puppy’s sudden refusal to eat is likely to be caused by its unwellness or illness, but many diseases of dogs can cause symptoms of refusal and anorexia, because dogs are prone to affect their appetite when they are sick. However, in general, puppies refuse to eat due to diseases. In addition to refusing food, puppies usually have other adverse symptoms, such as lack of energy. If the puppy shows the above or other abnormalities, it is recommended to send the puppy to the veterinarian for a thorough examination in time.
2. Picky eaters
The problem of picky eating in puppies is very common. Most dogs have not eaten dog food and only like to eat meat and snacks. If the puppy is a picky eater, it is recommended that the owner guide the puppy to exercise more, promote its physical consumption, and insist on feeding the puppy regularly and quantitatively every day. If it is unwilling to eat, take it away. When the puppy is hungry and has nothing to eat, it will gradually change the habit of being picky eaters.
3. Physiological anorexia
Physiological anorexia in dogs means that there is no problem with their body, but they just don’t want to eat or drink anything. This kind of situation is common in the period of teeth replacement, estrus, pregnancy reaction, before labor, etc., and the puppy simply does not want to eat, and will not have other abnormal symptoms, and the spirit, body temperature, breathing, urine and so on are all normal.
4. Indigestion
Some owners feed their dogs and put a bowl of dog food at one time, resulting in Dogs eat as much as they want without restraint. This situation can easily cause indigestion in dogs, which leads to dogs not eating or drinking. In this case, the owner can stop feeding it for half a day to a day, and feed it some pet probiotics to promote its intestinal digestion.
5. Infection with parasites
If the dog usually has a good appetite, but suddenly has no appetite, refuses to eat, and also has a thin body and a rough coat
If so, it is very likely that the dog is infected with parasites.
6. Food change
If the owner wants to change the dog food for the dog, he must pay attention to it gradually. If you suddenly change the dog food, it is easy to cause the dog to not like to eat or not to eat at all during that time. This is a normal phenomenon.
7. Gastrointestinal problems
Gastrointestinal problems in dogs will be directly reflected in appetite, especially when dogs In the absence of digestive enzymes, dogs in this condition generally do not feel hungry and thus do not eat.
8. Other reasons
When dogs have diseases such as tumors, microscopic, canine distemper, etc., they are often accompanied by refusal to eat. However, these diseases are often accompanied by symptoms such as weight loss, listlessness, or vomiting and diarrhea. If you find that your dog has this condition, it is recommended to send the dog to the veterinarian for examination in time.
The above are some common reasons for puppies who refuse to eat. I hope this introduction will be helpful to you.
