Why does a dog refuse food? The main reasons are named
Pets are living creatures with their own character, mood and demands. But you shouldn't think that if a dog refuses to eat, it does so on principle.
Before making any assumptions, you need to monitor your pet, assess its appearance, well-being, and then draw conclusions and eliminate the causes.
Why a dog doesn’t want to eat, writes “ Veterinary Science and Life ” with reference to dog behavior specialist and trainer Tatyana Romanova.
Firstly, the dog may get sick. And before changing the food, you need to consult a veterinarian. Timely diagnosis and timely treatment will help to avoid a number of problems.
Secondly, appetite may be lost due to medication. The problem can be solved with simple commands that the dog responds to with joy and enthusiasm. Food can be used as a reward.
Thirdly, in the summer heat dogs often lose their appetite. In this case, they either completely ignore food or choose only the tastiest. You will have to feed your pet late in the evening and early in the morning.
Fourthly, problems with appetite can arise due to stress or anxiety. It is necessary to understand the reasons that caused the dog's behavioral problems. Perhaps it is insufficient walking or, on the contrary, long walks.
Fifthly, it happens that dogs experience fear of the bowl or the surface on which it stands. The sound that occurs when the bowl moves, if the dog pushes it or moves its muzzle, can frighten them.
And the last example. It also happens that the dog gets bored and wants to complicate the task of getting food. The reason for this behavior is illness or unwillingness to eat from the bowl.
