Eating less is reserved, not anorexia

Many first-time dog owners are confused? Why is it that when my dog ​​was four to five months old, he was hungry and chose to eat, but when he was an adult, he ate less than before. Is it because the dog has a big belly and a small belly?

Before reaching adulthood, in order to ensure adequate nutrition for growth, dogs open their mouths almost as soon as food comes, and they will not refuse anything that can be stuffed into their stomachs. When dogs reach adulthood, their skeletal and muscle growth is basically completed, and of course the amount they eat will be reduced. This is especially true for large dogs. It is not unusual for a five- to six-month-old West German Shepherd to eat a pound of boney meat-based food, and an adult West German Shepherd will typically eat no more than that. Therefore, eating less when a dog reaches adulthood is not considered anorexia. At best, it means that the dog has become more reserved in eating. The owner can rest assured about this.

Play less and naturally eat less

If the dog is really anorexic, real anorexia here means basically eating a few bites of dog every day If it eats and absorbs almost no nutritional bottom line to ensure their lean survival, then the owner will start to pay attention to it. After ruling out the fact that the dog cannot eat because of illness, the first thing the owner should consider is whether the dog has not received enough exercise recently.

For dogs, before they reach adulthood, they may pay more attention to eating, but after they become adults, they may pay more attention to playing. This is especially true for large dogs. After the dog becomes an adult, if the owner continues to provide the same amount of exercise as a puppy, the dog will naturally be very dissatisfied. Without enough exercise, dogs naturally do not need the amount of food. They can get the energy to stay alive by eating a few mouthfuls every day.

The solution to anorexia is relatively simple, just increase the amount of exercise. Spend more time running with your dog, and the problem will be solved. However, it is best to use different exercise methods for different dogs, otherwise the owner may be the one who is exhausted in the end. Generally, small toy dogs only need to prepare more toys at home, such as dog chews and drawstrings for them to play and exercise. Usually, they can be kept running and jumping to satisfy their exercise requirements. However, large dogs must exercise outdoors more often, especially hunting dogs. Their ancestors made a living by hunting and are accustomed to strenuous exercise. They should be allowed to run at least 5 to 10 kilometers a day.

People don’t eat when they’re not in the mood

The restaurant owner’s favorite comforting phrase is “turn sadness into food”. But this method may not work for dogs. Dogs don't like to eat a lot when they are depressed and upset. Typically mood determines appetite. Especially for today's urban dogs, they don't have to worry about eating and drinking. It's completely understandable to play with them when they are in a bad mood.. If the owner scolds the dog for no reason for a period of time, or neglects the dog too much, it will directly affect the dog's food intake.

In a certain type of dog with a strong personality, "sadness" may not affect food intake, but "anger" can easily become the source of anorexia or even hunger strike. For example, Jingba, a dog with a relatively arrogant personality, is his masterpiece. If these dogs are angry with their owners, they will often resort to anorexia as a means of resistance. A friend of mine raised a Jingba. When he was sick, the owner scolded him crazily for doing something wrong. He was so angry that he didn't eat for three days. In the end, the owner had to treat the Jingba, which was dying due to hunger and disease. Ba gave in and apologized, and the Jing Ba regained its appetite.

Weather changes can also affect appetite

Weather changes can also cause anorexia in dogs. In a hot and humid climate, owners often see that their dogs only order and taste the flavors they usually like. I don’t even touch the “dry stuff” like dog food. In fact, if the weather is too hot, dogs will not have a strong desire to eat. But this does not mean that the dog does not need to eat. Strictly speaking, it just means that the dog does not plan to eat in a hot environment.

In this case, you still insist that if the dog does not eat, I will put the food away. If it is hungry, it will eat the next meal, but it is difficult to solve this problem. The best solution is to give your dog more sugar and salt water in hot weather, and adjust the normal feeding time to cool down the night or morning. If you are a worker, you are the owner who pours dog food into the dog's rice bowl every day. You often hear your dog chewing hard in the middle of the night while sleeping.