Is your dog not eating well lately?
If so, then you will want to take every precaution and find out more about this situation. Due to the degree of danger involved, it is a concern that most dog breeders pay special attention to caring for their dogs with care.
One of the reasons why dogs do not eat properly may be due to what is known as “kennel cough”, which often occurs when the pet has been in contact with other dogs in some confined environment such as kennel, alley, etc. All that is needed to clear this up is to keep the dog away from others for a while and at the same time use some home remedies for kennel cough like cough syrup. Very quickly, the dog will return to its normal appetite.
Another reason why dogs don’t eat properly may be due to abscessed teeth. This becomes more evident if the dog is making throat sounds and refusing to eat. Usually taking antibiotics for 2 weeks will help the dog to overcome this suffering and normal feeding should be resumed very quickly.
A more serious possibility is indicated when the dog has a dry cough and is trying to vomit to no avail. A heart problem could be the cause of the cough, as the heart is pressing on the esophagus and triggering the cough. Home remedies are not enough in this case and a visit to the vet is very necessary. Often times, professional intervention that results in a better prognosis can save lives when done well in advance.
When the dog has an upset stomach with diarrhea and vomiting, he may have irritable bowel syndrome. Simply cooked boiled chicken and rice, or beef broth poured over dry dog food, could work if given a little time. A special mix that your vet often recommends for non-eating dogs is called a prescription diet, which is Hill’s Science Diet Advanced Protection for adult dogs and is served mixed with dry dog food. This will work in most cases.
It is important to start feeding your puppy the proper diet at an early age. One of the largest guide dog schools in the country instructs its dog breeders to feed Pro Plan Puppy Chicken and Rice up to 4 months and then switch to Pro Plan Adult Chicken and Rice. A large number of trained dog owners from different service dog schools are known to continue this Pro Plan, while some of them are feeding other premium commercial foods, including Iams and Eukanuba.
In conclusion, any dog owner who wishes to have a healthy and long-lived dog can apply this regimen very easily, leaving more time to dedicate to the dog. In addition, it is also relatively inexpensive. Therefore, when the dog is not eating properly, the extra care signal has been turned on. Addressing a situation like this will ensure that the dog will enjoy better health for life.