There are several reasons that your dog might stop eating as much as he/she usually does or might stop eating altogether. Below are some of the most common reasons given by various veterinarians :
- Your dog might be having problems with their teeth that make chewing very problematic;
- Your dog might have an infection that makes the smell or taste of food very unappealing;
- Your dog might have an upset stomach caused by something that was eaten;
- Your dog might be constipated;
- Your dog might be suffering from a case of depression;
- Your dog might not like the fact that you have recently moved;
- Your dog might be upset with the new canine addition to the home;
- Your dog might not be adjusting well to the change in the season or temperature;
- Your dog might have some sort of a hormonal disorder;
- Your dog might have a problem with their internal organs like the kidneys or liver;
- Your dog might be suffering from heart disease; and lastly,
- Your dog might sadly have cancer.
If your dog is suffering from a sudden bout of appetite loss, rest assured that there are steps you can take to help your furry friend overcome this ailment.
- Give them fresh food each day in their bowl even if they haven’t finished yesterday’s leftovers;
- Find out if anyone has been giving your dog tasty treats which could be spoiling his/her appetite;
- You may want to try a different food. Remember that even dogs like variety in their diet; and finally
- You may need to add in different toppings to entice the dog to eat their plain dry dog food .
If none of the above remedies work then you should consult your vet to see what exactly might be causing the problem.