What's going on if the dog doesn't eat?
In the past 10 days, the topic of pet health has been very popular on social media and forums. In particular, "dogs suddenly stop eating" has become the focus of many pet owners. This article will use structured data and analysis to help you understand the possible causes of dog anorexia and how to deal with it.
1. Statistics of hot topics on the entire network in the past 10 days

| platform | Amount of discussion on related topics | core keywords |
|---|---|---|
| 128,000 items | #狗 refusefood#, #pet Emergency# | |
| Douyin | 52,000 views | "What should I do if my dog doesn't eat?" |
| Zhihu | 4300+ answers | Anorexia for puppies/diet for senior dogs |
| pet forum | 6800+ posts | Issues during the transition period for food exchange |
2. Analysis of common causes
According to discussions between veterinary experts and pet owners, there are seven main reasons why dogs don’t eat:
| Type | Proportion | Typical symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| physiological reasons | 35% | Teeth changing period/estrus/pregnancy reaction |
| environmental factors | 22% | Moving/new member/noise stress |
| dietary problems | 18% | Grain quality/sudden change of grain |
| Oral diseases | 12% | Red and swollen gums/tartar |
| Digestive system diseases | 8% | Accompanied by vomiting/diarrhea |
| viral infection | 3% | Canine distemper/parvovirus early stage |
| Other diseases | 2% | Liver and kidney problems/tumors |
3. Warning signs of urgent need for medical treatment
When the following situations occur, it is recommendedSend to hospital immediately:
1. Refusal to eat or drink for more than 24 hours
2. Body temperature above 39.5℃ or below 37.5℃
3. Multiple vomiting or bloody stools
4. Extreme depression or convulsions
5. Obvious distension and pain in the abdomen
4. Family response plan
| situation | Processing method | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| picky eater | Regular and quantitative feeding | No feeding/putting away bowls after 30 minutes |
| stress response | Provide a quiet environment | Use pheromone spray |
| Discomfort with changing food | 7-day transitional law | The proportion of old grain is decreasing day by day |
| mild gastroenteritis | Feed probiotics | Prepare with rice porridge |
5. Preventive measures
1.Regular physical examination: Once a year for adult dogs, once every six months for senior dogs
2.Scientific feeding: Choose professional dog food suitable for your age group
3.oral care: Brush your teeth 2-3 times a week and use dental cleaning snacks
4.environmental management: Avoid sudden changes in life patterns
5.Vaccination:Complete core vaccine procedures on time
Recent pet medical data shows that 82% of anorexia cases with timely intervention can resume eating within 3 days. However, it should be noted that long-term loss of appetite may cause secondary diseases such as fatty liver. It is recommended to continue to observe and keep food records.
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