Dogs usually love food, so when yours refuses to eat, it may be concerning to you. Here are 20 possible reasons for this behavior.
- They have a stomach ache from eating something bad; monitor their symptoms for a day.
- They are stressed out due to being in unfamiliar surroundings.
- They are experiencing side effects from medications.
- Their usual schedule has been disrupted or changed.
- Another pet in the home is intimidating or bullying them.
- They are feeling a little sick; monitor their symptoms for a day.
- They have been exposed to toxins; monitor their symptoms for a day.
- They are suffering from a severe or devastating illness; contact a vet immediately.
- They are sad or grieving the loss of someone they love.
- They have been vaccinated recently.
- They are in pain; monitor their symptoms for a day.
- They have been given too many treats before mealtimes.
- They are anxious.
- They have a toothache.
- There is an impending event or change and they can sense it in the air.
- They have developed intestinal blockage; contact a vet immediately.
- They have been trained to expect something more, or a training habit is being broken.
- They don’t like the food.
- They are experiencing depression.
- They just aren’t thirsty or hungry.
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