![]() ![]() Other dogs may not eat because of a physical blockage in their intestines after ingesting something such as a sock. Some dogs won’t eat if they have parasites. Or he may have digestive or gastrointestinal issues, including colitis, IBD, IBS, pancreatitis. The dog may have an intolerance to ingredients in his current food or allergies. Health Problems or AgeĪnother reason a dog may choose not to eat is because of a health problem. This can also harm his house training, as you won’t be able to anticipate when he’ll have to poop. If he has a constant buffet, your pup may just graze now and then. Leaving food down constantly can also create a picky eater. Even giving him some table scraps may not only fill him up but it can also make his dog food seem not as appealing as the higher-value human food. ![]() If your dog receives too many treats he might be too full to eat because they’ll spoil his appetite. This can occur because of a move to a new home, relocating where he eats, or a change in household members. If in a high-traffic or noisy area in the house, some dogs will be too anxious to eat.Īnd some won’t eat if another dog’s or cat’s eating at the same time nearby or even if the other household pet is nearby.Īnother reason a dog may not want to eat is because of a change in his eating environment. And some will be stressed enough to have a lingering effect and not eat even when their people are present.Ī dog’s meal dishes may be placed in an area where there is too much commotion or too many stressors. Many dogs who have separation anxiety may not eat when alone. And he may thereafter associate eating with something to be feared. Or something traumatic may have occurred when the dog was eating, such as a loud noise that scared him. A stressful environment can cause some dogs to not eat.Ī thunderstorm or fireworks may be enough to cause a dog to miss meals. The same thing can occur if there’s another stressor present. Dogs who are lonely may feel too stressed to eat. Anxiety and StressĪnxiety and stress can be another reason some dogs don’t eat. But others may show their disdain by not eating.Īnd some dogs may stop eating when placed on certain diets, such as a low-calorie diet which may not have the same alluring scent or palatability as a regular food. Many dogs who are very food-driven don’t mind it as long as they’re fed. Just picture eating the same meal every day for the rest of your life. Sometimes a dog is bored eating the same food for a long time. So, if it’s been left out and there’s any chance that it’s spoiled, throw that bowl of food out.Īlso, check the expiration date of the food you’re feeding and check if there have been any recalls. Or he may even still feel nauseous from the last supper.Īnd some dogs will know if their food is spoiled and not eat it. If a dog had an upset stomach from a meal, he may choose to forego the next one, as the bad memory lingers. Some dogs won’t eat if a prior meal made them ill. In fact, sometimes before she eats, she’ll come over for attention. My Aussie mix Millie cares more about being petted and told what a good girl she is than in eating her meal. They may care more about other reinforcers such as attention and praise. Some dogs, especially smaller breeds, may not be as food-motivated as others. But missing many meals may raise some red flags and be dangerous. Skipping an occasional meal isn’t really a big deal. The specific reasons why dogs may not eat and methods to get them to eat are covered in this article. There are many tricks you can try to get him to willingly and happily eat. ![]() Or even some behavioral issues such as stress or anxiety can cause his inappetence. These can range from his negative associations with food or where he’s eating to his distaste for his food.If your vet clears him from medical reasons, you need to get to the root of why he’s not eating. If your dog’s a finicky eater, it’s important to understand why.And I’ll discuss what to do and how to get your finicky Fido to eat. In this article, I’ll describe reasons why a dog may choose to leave his food. But I got her to eat at each meal using one of the secrets I’ll reveal below. One of my current dogs, an Aussie mix named Millie, is a picky eater. ![]()
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