A dog's health is often closely related to its dietary nutrition. As pet owners, we all want our dogs to grow up healthy and happy. However, sometimes we can overlook our dogs’ nutritional needs, causing them to become malnourished. This article will introduce you to five signs of poor nutrition in dogs. If your dog has none, it means you have raised it very well!

1. Pica: a soft spot for "dirty things"

If your dog suddenly starts to like to eat some strange things, such as dirt, stones, Paper, etc. This may be a sign of pica. Pica is usually caused by a lack of certain trace elements or vitamins in dogs. In order to correct this behavior, pet owners should provide their dogs with a nutritionally balanced diet and consult a veterinarian to supplement their dogs with corresponding nutrients when necessary.

2. Gums Whitening: The healthy color is missing

Under normal circumstances, your dog’s gums should be pink. If you notice that your dog's gums are white in color, or that the color doesn't come back after pressing the gums for a long time, this may be a sign of malnutrition. Changes in gum color may be related to anemia, a lack of iron or other nutrients. At this time, pet owners should pay attention to the dog's diet, ensure that it is getting enough nutrients, and take the dog to the veterinarian for examination as soon as possible.

3. Symptoms of anemia: changes in flesh pads and eyes

Anemia is one of the common manifestations of malnutrition in dogs. Dogs with anemia may have symptoms such as white flesh pads and dull eyes. If you find that your dog has these symptoms, you should provide it with nutrition in time and take it to the veterinarian for examination and treatment. The veterinarian will develop a suitable nutritional supplement plan for the dog based on the specific situation of the dog.

4. Dull hair: loss of luster, rough hair loss

The state of a dog’s hair is also an important indicator of its nutritional status. The hair of a dog with good nutrition should be shiny and smooth, while the hair of a dog with malnutrition may be rough, dull, and have severe hair loss. Severe malnutrition can even cause bald spots in dogs. In order to improve the condition of the dog's coat, pet owners should provide the dog with food rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, and provide regular grooming care to the dog.