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What are the reasons for a sudden loss of appetite in dogs?
There are two reasons for a dog's loss of appetite. The first is due to diseases such as pain, digestive disorders, endocrine disorders, tumors (in many cases of canine tumors, anorexia is the only clinical symptom), enteritis, and others. The second is physiological factors such as dislike of the food, excessive exercise, extreme fatigue, satiety, thirst, or heat, and pregnancy in dogs.
Dog loses appetite
- Poor palatability of dog food: If the dog doesn't like the dog food, it may lead to a loss of appetite. In this case, you can try changing the dog food to see if the dog's appetite improves.
- Disease: When a dog has a fever, respiratory infection, acute enteritis, pancreatitis, etc., it may also show a poor appetite. In this case, it is recommended to take the dog to a pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.
- Oral discomfort: Conditions such as stomatitis, oral tumors, and oral injuries can also cause a dog to lose its appetite.
Corgi suddenly loses appetite
A sudden loss of appetite in a Corgi may be caused by emotional changes such as being scolded by the owner or the owner leaving for a long time; it can also be caused by illness such as gastrointestinal diseases or severe colds. It is recommended that the owner observe if there are any other abnormal symptoms in the dog. If the loss of appetite is caused by a disease, take the dog to a pet hospital for inspection and treatment promptly. If it is due to emotional reasons, the owner needs to comfort the dog more.
What to do if a dog has no appetite
First, the owner should observe if the dog has other symptoms. If it is just picky eating or indigestion, the owner can feed the dog a small amount of probiotics or stomach care products to regulate the stomach and increase the dog's appetite. If the dog has other symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, etc., it is recommended to take the dog to the hospital in time for inspection and treatment.