Generally, dogs not eating are divided into physiological reasons and pathological reasons. Dog owners can check it out on their own~

Food problems

Changing food too frequently, not changing food for a long time, dog food will deteriorate, dog food is not palatable, meal times are irregular, and human food (high in oil, salt and sugar) is often eaten )

Method:

1. Change the brand or flavor of dog food: The dog may not be interested in a certain flavor of dog food, you can try changing to another brand or flavor

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2. Add wet food: If the dog does not like dry food, you can try adding some wet food or canned food, which will make the dog food more delicious. 3. Add some meat: Dogs love to eat meat, you can add it in Add some chicken, beef, and fish to dog food, which can increase the dog's appetite. 4. Feeding time should be regular: regular and quantitative feeding, so that the dog can develop good eating habits. 5. Increase the amount of exercise: Moderate exercise can increase the dog's appetite. Appetite, make it healthier

6. Don’t feed human leftovers to your dog. If you eat them, don’t add seasonings and rinse them with clean water

Picky eaters

< p> Dogs who have been accustomed to eating too many good/snacks for a long time will become anorexic and picky eaters if they suddenly eat dog food again. However, such dogs generally do not have mental problems. Don’t panic too much and give in.

What should I do if my dog ​​is picky about food?

1. It is recommended that dogs start feeding snacks after 6 months of age, which can more effectively avoid bad habits of picky eaters

2. Do not feed human meals, refuse snacks, and do not Give the dog a buffet, and feed it regularly and rationed according to your dog's condition

3. If you don't take it away within 15 seconds, it will be hungry for this meal and will not be given any more food until the next meal. Do it again when meal time comes. Generally, if you are hungry for less than 2 meals, you will eat the dog food. 4. Let the dog learn to wait for instructions before meals, and let them know that food is hard-won and is a reward for listening to instructions.

5. Occasionally, you can change the taste and buy canned staple food to improve the meal.

6. Strengthen exercise. After consumption, you will be hungry, just like us who come out of the gym and will be hungry when we come back. cooked rice!

Physiological anorexia

< p>It is common in dogs during teething, estrus, pregnancy, before giving birth, changes in living environment, etc. There are generally no other symptoms. The dog’s mental temperature, body temperature, breathing and defecation are normal. Don’t worry too much, it will be fine after a while.

Weather reasons

The weather is relatively hot. Considering whether the dog has been outdoors for a long time, it is recommended to keep the dog in the shade and give the dog plenty of water to drink.

Carsickness/seasickness

When dogs first start riding in cars, they will inevitably have symptoms of motion sickness. Due to physical discomfort, they will have symptoms of loss of appetite and listlessness. This situation is not a problem. It's big, and it will be fine once the dog gets used to it.