There can be a variety of reasons for the sudden loss of appetite in dogs, and dog parents need to determine the cause to give the best treatment.
One of the common reasons for loss of appetite is an illness, if so, it’s important to seek veterinary care.
There can be a variety of reasons dogs might lose appetite. These include:
Sickness
A sudden loss of appetite is commonly associated with sickness especially when your dog is also showing some other symptoms. Although it doesn’t necessarily indicate a serious illness, it is still best to pay attention and give them treatment or better yet prompt veterinary care.
Oral discomfort or disease
Another reason could also be because they feel discomfort inside their mouth that is causing them pain and lose their appetite. You can check their mouth whether it is showing other symptoms or go to the vet to have their mouth checked for broken or loose tooth or other diseases such as gingivitis or the worst, tumor
Anxiety
Traveling or being in unfamiliar surroundings can cause anxiety to your dogs and further cause them to lose their appetite suddenly. Some dogs also get motion sickness makes them feel discomfort and become nervous or uneasy in new places.
Vet vaccination
If your dog just recently got a vaccine jab, it is normal that they would feel a bit tired and uneasy which can lead to loss of their appetite. Some vaccines can have adverse effects on some dogs.
Behavioral issues
Some dogs are just really picky or sometimes it be because they feel threatened on uncomfortable in situations such as around other aggressive dogs. If you are feeding your dog new food, it is normal that they can be picky at first so observe and give them time to try the food first. If still, they don’t have the appetite for it, then it’s time to feed them with different food.
What you can do to help your do when they suddenly lose their appetite is to first observe and investigate yourself, if it’s something you think you can manage, then do so. But if not, make sure you get in touch with a vet to give your dog the best treatment.