Causes of Dogs Losing Appetite and Not Eating
1. Nutritional imbalances can easily occur.
2. The delicious canned meat can spoil a dog's taste buds, making it difficult for them to adjust to commercial dog food.
During the estrus period, an increase in hormone secretion can lead to a decrease in appetite and irritability. It is essential to maintain good hygiene and ensure your pet has access to plenty of fresh water.
When dogs suffer from systemic or localized infections, such as certain viral and bacterial diseases, they may lose their appetite. Conditions like certain intestinal parasites, metabolic disorders, and stressrelated illnesses can also cause a lack of appetite. Sudden loss of appetite, where the dog refuses to eat anything, is often indicative of acute illnesses, acute poisoning, or sudden, severe internal or external injuries. A decrease in appetite, characterized by reduced food intake, good spirits, and abnormal feces and urine, can be seen in chronic gastritis, leptospirosis, intestinal parasites, periodontal abscesses, malignant tumors, chronic poisoning, stressrelated diseases, and metabolic disorders.