What are the reasons why dogs don’t eat? Owners need to understand these situations

Oct 17,2024
3Min

Dogs don’t eat because they are picky eaters

The owner feeds the dog too many snacks, which whets the dog’s appetite, and then the dog refuses to eat. Or the owner did not set a time for the dog to eat, and did not take away the food bowl after the dog finished eating. As a result, the dog ate whenever he wanted without worrying about being full, so he did not eat seriously at meal times. If the owner likes to feed the dog some food on the table while eating, it will also cause the dog to be picky about food.

Dogs don’t eat because the dog food has a peculiar smell

Some owners like to fill the bowl with dog food and let the dog eat at will, and then do not clean the food bowl for a long time. In this way, if the dog food is left for a long time, it will deteriorate and produce odor, and the dog will naturally stop eating the dog food.


Dogs don’t eat because they are in the teething period

Dogs in the teething period will easily lose their appetite because their gums are itchy and painful. This is normal. Physiological phenomena, the owner does not need to worry too much. Owners can prepare teething sticks and other foods for their dogs to help them grind their teeth and relieve tooth discomfort.

Dogs don’t eat because they are in estrus

Affected by hormones, dogs in estrus will have a decrease in appetite, but this does not mean that dogs are picky eaters. The owner should comfort the dog at this time, improve the dog's food, and preferably neuter the dog after the estrus period.

Dogs don’t eat because the weather is hot

Dogs, like humans, lose their appetite when the weather is hot, and will regain their appetite when the weather gets cooler. This situation is not serious, as long as the owner pays attention to giving the dog plenty of water.

Dogs don’t eat because they feel unwell

When dogs are sick and uncomfortable, they also don’t like to eat. At this time, the owner should carefully observe the dog's mental condition to see if there are any abnormalities such as diarrhea, vomiting, or elevated body temperature, and treat the dog promptly if there are any problems.
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