{"id":59,"date":"2025-01-20T11:03:09","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T15:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allureveterinarypartners.com\/blog\/?p=59"},"modified":"2025-02-10T12:51:41","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T16:51:41","slug":"dog-not-eating-heres-what-could-be-wrong-and-how-to-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allureveterinarypartners.com\/blog\/dog-not-eating-heres-what-could-be-wrong-and-how-to-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog Not Eating? Here\u2019s What Could Be Wrong and How to Help"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dog not eating? Some pets are naturally picky eaters. But if your pooch is normally a clean-plater and suddenly stops eating, it\u2019s normal to be a little worried. Your dog could have a temporary tummy upset or something that warrants more treatment. Whatever the case, our team at Allure Veterinary Partners is here with help for dogs not eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Won\u2019t My Dog Eat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A dog not eating usually means that he or she isn\u2019t feeling well. Here are some common causes of dog appetite loss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An upset tummy. <\/strong>Conditions that impact a dog\u2019s digestion are common causes of dog appetite loss. Ingesting a foreign object, constipation, and inflammatory bowel disease can be causes of a dog not eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental disease<\/a>.<\/a><\/strong> Most pets have some type of dental disease by the time they\u2019re 3 years old, and this can cause discomfort when a dog tries to eat.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chronic health conditions.<\/strong> Kidney problems, liver failure, pancreatitis, some cancers, or heartworms can be causes of dog appetite loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joint disorders.<\/strong> Hip dysplasia, an injury, or arthritis pain and stiffness can make standing over a food bowl uncomfortable for pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New medications.<\/strong> If your dog recently started taking a new medication, that could be why your dog is experiencing a loss of appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cognitive problems.<\/strong> More prevalent in senior dogs, cognitive decline can make dogs lose interest in eating\u2014and even forget where the bowls are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Common Causes of Dog Appetite Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, a change in his or her environment can trigger stress and anxiety, and this can cause a loss of appetite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do any of these scenarios sound familiar?
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