2007-01-24 14:01:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Loss of appetite or losing interest in food choices is a frustrating and worrisome situation for dog owners. Owners will often try to switch foods or offer tempting choices to help entice their pet's appetite. My first suggestion when a dog loses interest in food is to get a blood panel, urinalysis and examination by a veterinarian. The first order of the day is to rule out physical reasons. There are many health issues that can cause loss of appetite and these need to be ruled out first.
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2007-01-24 14:09:54 · answer #1 · answered by Annoymous 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a dog starts turning their nose away from their normal food, there is usually one of two (or both) things going on:
the dog isn't feeling well and might be symptoms of something a little more serious or someone is feeding it something other than its usual food (table scraps for example).
2007-01-24 15:02:34 · answer #2 · answered by Pam 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes when the dog is introduced to people food they will not want to eat their food anymore because they realize that there is better stuff to eat. A good solution would be to mix can dog food wiht the regular food, that way they can get used to it again!
2007-01-24 14:16:15 · answer #3 · answered by Carolina B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might check with your vet, but I find that when a dog gets hungry enough, it will eat what is offered. I have never seen a starving dog...but I sure have seen some fat ones. Many Americans overfeed their pets. Your dog probably knows what's best!
2007-01-24 14:12:05 · answer #4 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are being overfed, I've never seen a dog on a controlled diet turn their nose up at food-if one of my dogs refuses food I take it straight to the vet!!
2007-01-24 14:11:16 · answer #5 · answered by Shiv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They get tired of the same menu. Do you eat the same thing everyday? Pour some broth or gravy over food.
2007-01-24 14:23:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just remember that as dumb as they seem they are not dumb enough to go on hunger strike for an unhealthy amount of time.
2007-01-24 14:20:53 · answer #7 · answered by alwaysmoose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mainly cause we have given them a choice and usally breakdown and give them what they want... i assume you are talking dry food compared to canned or wet packed food, he will eat what yo ugive him when hes hungry, just put it down and ignore it and him he will eat it its like raising a child. be consistent
2007-01-24 15:04:18 · answer #8 · answered by bambi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I donno..why do some people ??? you think all dog's are the same ???
2007-01-24 14:06:42 · answer #9 · answered by Chrys 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because, it's what they prefer, duhh.
2007-01-24 14:07:22 · answer #10 · answered by HeatherFeather 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋