First, eliminate common situations such as increased urination and pregnancy
Although dogs often swallow dates wholeheartedly when eating, they are not completely ignorant of control. Most dogs can already manage their mouths well, and they can walk away on their own if they bulge. Therefore, we can also roughly estimate how much food to feed to meet the needs of the dog. The dog's appetite will also increase or decrease with the increase in exercise and changes in physical condition, but the appetite will not increase or decrease for a long time. If such a problem does occur, it is best to check the dog's appetite. body situation.
If the dog has a particularly good appetite recently and is interested in food, then the owner must be looking for the reason. We use the elimination method to eliminate some common phenomena first:
1. The amount of movement is larger than usual, which will consume more calories and require more food to compensate for energy.
2. It is natural for dog mothers to eat more when they are pregnant or raising puppies.
3. Dogs are in the growth and development stage, and their food intake will actually increase during this period.
4. The previous feeding amount itself was too small and could not meet the dog's requirements.
5. The weather is getting colder, and dogs need more energy to protect themselves from the cold.
Although dogs have special preferences for food, feeding dogs generally does not mean more is better. Even if some dogs’ stomachs become round after eating, There is still the desire to eat, but this situation must be controlled in time to avoid indigestion.
Extraordinary decreased appetite:
1. Dog Dogs have a parasite problem. Even if the dog eats a lot, the body weight still does not change much. This may be due to parasites.Guided by worms.
2. Check if the dog’s poop is abnormal, because this may be a sign of abnormal gastrointestinal function. The dog cannot digest or absorb the food completely, and it is never satisfied.
Pay attention to whether the abnormality is caused by external factors or diseases
Symptoms of the disease: increased appetite, no increase in body weight, drinking a lot of water; low energy, fatigue and easy fatigue, and rapid weakness. In this case, although the dog's appetite increases and he eats a lot, he will gradually become weak, so it is better to take a urine sample for examination.
4. Dogs may have reduced appetite due to anxiety and other problems, and some dogs may even steal food.
5. Some drugs can also reduce appetite. Therefore, if the dog has recently been treated for other diseases, the owner should inform the veterinarian immediately.
6. Delicious or sweet foods that contain a lot of fat are most likely to cause a sudden increase in appetite, so you should also pay attention to whether the food you feed is Problem, just regulate the intake of this type of food.
7. Whether the dog has been neutered or not, the appetite of the dog after sterilization will be correspondingly reduced, and it is easier to gain weight than before. Regarding For this type of dog, a good diet must be controlled to prevent the occurrence of dog obesity.
8. Do you raise two dogs, but use one food bowl? Some dogs compete for food, and the food may be eaten by the other party. After eating, the eating speed will be accelerated, causing the owner to feel that the dog's appetite is stronger than before. For such a situation, it is best to separate feedings and prepare a food bowl for each.
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