{"id":2509521,"date":"2021-02-06T07:14:39","date_gmt":"2021-02-06T07:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/?p=2509521"},"modified":"2023-08-02T22:18:17","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T22:18:17","slug":"common-reasons-why-your-dog-wont-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/common-reasons-why-your-dog-wont-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Common Reasons Why Your Dog Won\u2019t Eat"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Dogs are like humans. Your voracious pup can experience a loss of appetite<\/a>, which can cause them to doesn\u2019t want to eat at all. That\u2019s something you should be taking seriously and respond promptly, especially if your dog is a good eater who would usually down it right away without any hesitation. The reason is that the cause of inappetence can vary from something very minor like an upset stomach to a life-threatening health condition like cancer.<\/p> Below, we\u2019ve listed some of the possible reasons why your dog refuses to eat and what you can do about it to prevent it from leading to malnourishment and dehydration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t One of the most common reasons canines aren\u2019t eating is because of dental problems<\/a>. Cracked, decaying teeth, and inflamed gums, also known as gingivitis, can cause lots of pain in their mouth when they try to eat.<\/p> And if gingivitis is left untreated, it can develop into a more severe condition called periodontal disease, which can destroy the tissues around their teeth, cause tooth loss, and potentially lead to heart, kidney, and liver disease. Therefore, it is crucial to properly care for and brush your fido\u2019s teeth with toothpaste formulated for dogs since they were puppies<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t What To Do:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t While medications and vaccines can prevent many contagious diseases in dogs and help save lives, they sometimes have temporary adverse side effects, which can cause dogs to lose appetite.<\/p> It is also not uncommon that dogs won\u2019t eat after a surgical procedure due to anesthesia\u2019s side effects, causing them to feel nauseous. So, if your four-legged friend has been put on a drug regimen, got vaccinated, or just gone through surgery, then that is very likely the reason why they aren\u2019t eating.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t What To Do:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Another possible reason your pup loses interest in eating food is that they have a stomachache. Dogs are known to eat everything like dirt, grass, sticks, plastics, socks, or even feces and don\u2019t mind getting into trash cans to gobble up garbage.<\/p> And often, these seemingly tasty foreign objects will end up blocking their intestines and upset their stomach, causing them to vomit and experience lethargy and diarrhea. In severe cases, these foreign bodies can pierce your fido\u2019s intestine and may lead to abdomen infections, known as peritonitis<\/a>.<\/p> Hence, it is imperative to teach your canine not to scavenge, or you can also keep non-food items out of your dog\u2019s reach with a dog muzzle<\/a> during walks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t What To Do:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Like humans, dogs will lose their appetite to eat when they are sick. And if your four-footed friend also shows other more severe symptoms like lethargy, repeatedly vomiting, cough, sneeze, abnormal bleeding, and bloody stools, contact your vet immediately. The reason being is that it could also be an indicator of them suffering from serious illnesses, infections, organ failures, pancreatitis<\/a>, or even cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t What To Do:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Dog foods can get smelly, grow mold and bacteria, and become unsavory to canines, although they have a long shelf life. And if your pup refuses to eat the food but is happy to eat a treat, then it\u2019s probably because the kibble has gone rancid.<\/p> So, it\u2019s imperative to check the expiration date on the packaging before giving it to your fido. And always make sure to read and follow the instructions on the label to store the food properly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t What To Do:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Foods made with low-quality ingredients will have less protein and nutrition, which dogs may avoid eating as they are less appealing.<\/p> While you might argue that your furkid has been eating the same brand for years and you\u2019ve never had any issues with it, that doesn\u2019t mean the manufacturer can\u2019t cut back on the ingredients.<\/p> Try to open a new pack to see how your dog reacts. If they still aren\u2019t touching the food, then there may be changes in the quality.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t What To Do:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Some dogs are picky eaters and may have flavor preferences, in which they will stay away from certain ingredients and only stick to the one they like. Dogs could develop this selective eating habit and become a fussy eater if they were often offered a wide variety of dog foods or fed too much table scraps.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t What To Do:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t1. Dental Issues<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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3. Upset Stomach<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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5. Spoiled Food<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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6. Food Quality<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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