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       Like humans, dogs can also experience unwillingness to eat. Many owners try various methods but seem ineffective. To solve this problem, we must first understand why the dog refuses to eat.

       1. Illness

       Many owners immediately suspect their dog is sick when it refuses to eat. If so, you can first check whether the dog has nasal discharge, if its body temperature is normal, whether the nose leather is dry, and if it can move normally.

       Solution: When you are unsure whether the dog is sick, you can take it to a veterinary hospital for a check-up. The vet will tell you what to do.

       2. Heat cycle

       When dogs reach a certain age, they also face major life events. Besides refusing to eat, some dogs may also show signs of poor mental state.

       Solution: Loss of appetite is normal; owners need not worry too much. It will improve after a while.

       3. Lack of exercise

       To keep dogs healthier, owners usually ensure they get a certain amount of exercise. However, if it’s rainy for several days, dogs may be unable to go outside, and their reduced activity naturally leads to decreased food intake.

       Solution: For small to medium dogs, owners can play games at home to exercise them. It is important to choose a relatively open area as the play space and to ensure the safety of the dog and other family members.

       4. Picky eating

       Some owners try hard to make delicious food to feed their dogs. Once the usual dog food is resumed, dogs may refuse to eat it due to poor palatability.

       Solution: Either skip one meal or continue making various tasty foods. It’s your choice.

       5. Poor digestion

       Many causes can lead to poor digestion in dogs: eating too much at once, overeating for several consecutive days, eating hard-to-digest food, or intestinal problems.

       Solution: Mild digestive issues can be resolved by taking digestive tablets, but if caused by digestive diseases, treatment is needed first.