Why Did My Dog Stop Eating? | Loss Of Appetite In Dogs | Veterinarian Explains | Dogtor Pete

Most dogs will devour anything and everything without a moment’s hesitation. So it can become very concerning when your dog does not show any interest in his food, turns his nose up and walks away.

So in this video I will be discussing some of the most common, and some of the lesser known reasons why your dog is not eating. I will also be giving you some tips on what you can try to get their appetite back and will also point out when it is likely something serious that requires veterinary attention.

Your dog may be responding to your behavioural cues during mealtimes, or he may be enjoying the attention given when he doesn’t eat his food, thereby reinforcing the bad behaviour.

By keeping feeding time positive, the overall experience will also provide positive reinforcement for your dog. Praise your dog when he eats his food and give him attention only after the meal is gone.

Above all, be patient with your dog and watch him closely for signs of illness. And by applying consistent self-discipline over a long period of time, you should be able to cure your finicky eater.

Let me know down in the comments if your dog ever stopped eating and what you and your vet did to help get his appetite back on track?

Here is a breakdown of the info covered in this video:

00:00 Introduction
00:32 Causes of Anorexia in dogs
03:09 Diagnosis of Anorexia in dogs
03:37 Treatment of Anorexia in dogs
03:54 What to do when your dog won't eat?
04:47 How to encourage your dog to eat?
06:47 Take home message

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[DogtorPete]

Thank you for watching! :) Let me know if your dog ever stopped eating and what you and your vet did to help get his appetite back on track?

Here is a breakdown of the info covered in this video:

00:00 Introduction
00:32 Causes of Anorexia in dogs
03:09 Diagnosis of Anorexia in dogs
03:37 Treatment of Anorexia in dogs
03:54 What to do when your dog won't eat?
04:47 How to encourage your dog to eat?
06:47 Take home message

[misterchristopher]

Thank you for the highly informative assessment on this dog dietary challenges topic.

[missstella]

My dog is in first heat, and she won’t eat. Planning to get her fixed after she is done but now she lost a lot of weight and ribs are starting to shown. I tried many kinds of food and vet said it’s because of hormonal changes

[juliearaujo]

Very informative video! Keep up the good work

[anzibaizhwhnii]

Our dog just gave birth 4 days ago, i mean she eats but not a lot and it kind of worry us bc she has 8 puppies to fed. We don't have any problems to her milk since she lactate enough for the 8 puppies what worries us is that she doesn't eat like before. she eats smaller amounts like uncooked 10 chicken heads and eggs. There are times she won't eat the whole bowl she really lost her appetite since she gave birth. We changed her location to a much safer place and it is kind of crowdy in the afternoon would that be a reason why she lost her appetite? Is it stress?. She took care of her pups like a good mom the only issue we face is her food intake. What would be a good recommendation to get her appetite back doc? :(

[dvera]

hello my dog doesn't want to eat and play with us because it's on depression? What can be done if the dog is depressed? can you tell us medicine

[mariazsuzsannafortes]

Hello, Thank you for the tip. Unfortunately my dog stopped to eat. He has cancer and since started to take the medicines, and definitively since he received a quimioterapia he’s not eating. Since at least 3 weeks is like this. The vet told to give him a joghurt. Yesterday he accepted the joghurt, but today not. I am trying to vary the food, but he’s not eating. He took a medicine to avoid nausea for 3 days. We didn’t really got a result. I don’t know anymore what to do!

[lol]

My dog is very picky she’s a Siberian husky 2 yr old female she doesn’t really like any type of dog food I use to be able o get her to eat the Merritt with freeze dried pieces and sweet potatoe but she only likes the one for small breeds and I cook for her but she only likes meat mainly chicken no fruit no vegetables she doesn’t just eat table food either she won’t touch table food doesn’t like rice either some pot roast and chicken a little salmon her3 and there and she’ll go sneak cat food but only certain ones of cat food too I have 4 cats so idk if she just feels like she has to eat what the cats eat or what bu5 it’s been going on since a little before she turned 1 years old I use to give her a little wet food benefuls she’d eat but never wanted the dry dog food she’s tough she can go days with no food she’s picky about her treats too we had several hundred dollars of tests run on her like 6 mos so I’m abou5 to go back and run tests again because I don’t understand never had a dog this difficult with eating

[MrMoosekiller]

I don’t expect a solution but any tips I could maybe recommend to the vet here she’s busy busy

[aminatam.v.kamara]

My dog plays a lot but refuses to eat
What the cause ???

[murxart]

My dog suddenly stopped eating and is very anxious. He's shaking and panting. He doesnt even want to drink. What to do

[kirapi]

Hello Sir I have o have a Queztion hoping to get answer. i have a 12 years old Dog, She's been operated May 20, 2023 and and still recovering, the Dr. Diagnose that she has a Pyometra..qustion why is my still lost her apetite till now May 22, 2023 but she want only to drink water only( with Dextrose powder) other than tha she doesnt like to nor drink milk or any food..Pls. Help.and the Dr. gave her Dextrose with Electrolite..if the situation still occur what should I do..pls...🙏🙏🙏

[marshallmota]

My dog dont eat and he throw up this morning but he still active like running around when he saw a cats outside.. whats the problem of my dog!?

[uhidk]

My dog never showed increase in food since he was a baby so I feed him human food then I stopped after I realized it was making him worse now he won’t eat nothing not even human food

[AngelCruz-kpof]

My puppy licked chocolate she’s only 5 weeks I don’t know what to do ? Idk if she ate any Bc I got the one she had in the mouth out but I’m still scare

[fovopop]

My dog is vomiting and it doesn't want to eat, what can I give my dog to stop vomiting

[uhidk]

I did all those tricks but it doesn’t work

[joanneg]

My dog was healthy active ate lots chessapeak then I gave him nexgsrd.. 3 weeks very little water and even less desire to eat.. hope he doesn't starve himself to death.. nexgard made him have severe diarrhea lethargy wobbly balance and this issue.. I hate nexgard!!

[okekeanyanna]

My fogs refuse eating except I feed them myself😢😢😢😢. I work😢😢😢

[kamalilingeshvaran]

Hello, ,, my pug shaking his head at the night time .. what to do with that ???? he is an k/c/o ear infection .