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reasons for my dog not eating?
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Take the dog to the vet and make sure there is nothing wrong with him.
He might not like the food. Maybe he isn't hungry. Maybe he has an obstruction and he knows that he shouldn't be eating. I don't know, there are many reasons why a dog might not eat, you should take him to the vet.
There are several reasons why a dog might stop eating its food.
The Food's Smell: Dogs have over 200 million scent receptors in their noses (we have only 5 million), and it is the smell that initially attracts them to a particular food.
Genetics: Some dogs are ravenous eaters and will gobble up anything you put in front of them while others will sniff and walk away only to return to pick at their food. No one really knows why.
Exercise: Dogs who exercise regularly or have naturally high energy levels will often show more interest in eating while older dogs, those who are house bound, or overweight may not show as much interest.
Weather: It is not unusual for a dog to refuse his meals in very hot weather. Make sure he has fresh water available at all times and is able to get out of the hot sun.
If your pet turns down his meals for more than 2 days for no apparent reason, it may be time for a visit to the vet. Several medical conditions will cause a dog to go off his food.
it's either because she doesn't like her food or sick. but don't worry, dogs will eventually eat the food if they get too hungry. but if ur dog is not eating at all, u can try mixing dry food with canned food or put a water and squash them together. doing so will make the smell of the food more stronger and dogs will eat it. if it still doesn't work, try buying another brand or formula of dog food. i'll recommend buying bill jack food. dogs LOVES those.
I'd rule out any medical conditions first. Have you discussed with the vet.
Some dogs are picky eaters and some dogs may have medical problems. Before suggesting anything I suggest you consult your vet.
A dog should not go w/o food/water for days it can dehydrate and die!
if you spoil your dog with table scraps your dog will never go back to dog food. if this is the case try a new brand of dog food and stick to just that as your dogs main meal. an occasional doggie treat will be fine, just don't get your dog hooked on human food.-blurey
It may be tired of it's food, or a medical problem.
Take the dog to the vet.
Either He/She does not like the food or is sick and needs to be taken to a vet. Try another brand of food or you can mix the food with a little of something else. My dogs food is natural and healthy but doesn't like it unless I add a little of canola or olive oil or something else he likes.
it may be "stress" that is a thing that happens to dogs alot
YOUR DOG IS PREGO!