Dutch Schapendoes (Detailed Introduction)

       Usually, when we judge whether a dog's body is healthy, whether its appetite is normal is a rather important factor. Dogs with poor appetite often have some health problems; of course, we cannot say that a poor appetite necessarily means illness. So what are the reasons affecting dogs' appetite? Let's understand them.

       There are many reasons affecting a dog's appetite, but the main three are as follows:

       1. Feed aspects

       Firstly, dogs are unwilling to eat if the feed is monotonous, not fresh, or has an off smell. Secondly, if the feed contains a large amount of chemical flavorings, or substances with aromatic, spicy, or pungent odors, as well as particularly sweet or salty foods, all these affect a dog's appetite.

       2. Inappropriate feeding environment

For example, strong light, noise, multiple dogs competing for food, presence of strangers, or interference from other animals.

       3. Disease

       If the above reasons are ruled out and the appetite still does not improve, disease should be considered. It is important to observe if the dog shows any abnormal signs besides poor appetite. If so, take the dog to the hospital promptly for examination.

       Therefore, when discovering that the dog has no appetite, we should first check whether the food is fresh and try feeding other foods to see if the dog shows appetite. If the dog still has little appetite, then the dog's health problems should be considered, and it is best to take them for a detailed checkup to avoid delaying illness.