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What's going on if your dog doesn't eat and is lack of energy?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Sophia Thompson
Dogs not eating and being lack of energy may be related to weather factors, indigestion, parasitic infection, intestinal foreign bodies, enteritis, canine distemper or parvovirus, etc. Owners should carefully observe the dog's symptoms and behavior and take appropriate measures based on the specific situation. If symptoms persist or worsen, you should take your dog to the veterinarian for examination and treatment in time. At the same time, owners should also pay attention to adjusting the dog's diet or improving the environment to prevent similar problems from occurring.

1. Weather factors:

The dog’s appetite and mental state may be affected.

2. Indigestion:

It may be that the dog eats too much too quickly, eats irregularly, or eats indigestible food, etc., which will cause gastrointestinal discomfort in dogs.

3. Parasitic infection:

If the owner does not pay attention to the dog’s food hygiene for a long time, it may cause the dog to eat a large number of parasites, and these parasites will infect the dog. It reproduces in large quantities in the body and absorbs a large amount of nutrients, causing the dog to have symptoms such as loss of appetite and listlessness.

4. Foreign bodies in the intestines:

The dog accidentally eats prickly meat or bones, which scratches the intestines and stomach, or causes the bones to accumulate in the intestines and stomach, causing discomfort and loss of appetite. .

5. Enteritis:

Dogs may not eat and have no energy due to enteritis, which is usually accompanied by symptoms of vomiting after eating.

6. Canine distemper or parvovirus:

Check whether the dog has dry nose, fever, repeated diarrhea and other complications, and use canine distemper or parvovirus test paper to check. This is a viral infectious disease that requires prompt medical attention.

If your dog is not eating and has no energy, you must first observe the dog’s condition carefully to find out the possible reasons. If it is caused by dietary problems or weather conditions, you can try to adjust your diet or improve the environment. If your dog’s symptoms persist or other serious symptoms occur, such as diarrhea, bloody stools, vomiting, etc., you should take your dog to the veterinarian in time to avoid delaying treatment.


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