Sunday, December 9, 2018

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Causes and treatment of anorexia in dogs

Dogs are the beautiful objects that love those who nurture them and hate those who hurt them and shows that in their behavior as they express their love without charge and without any calculations.

Dogs also suffer from diseases such as humans and one of the diseases that you can see on your dog is anorexia in dogs, which is infected by many dog ​​breeds.

Dogs suffer from anorexia, just like humans. Anorexia is a serious condition in which dogs often suffer.

If you notice that dogs refuse to eat, making them lose their weight noticeably, you should consult your veterinarian.

The veterinarian then tries to determine the cause of anorexia to start treatment immediately so that the condition does not develop and lead to the death of the dog.



What are the symptoms of anorexia that appear on dogs?

There are many symptoms that appear on the dog and indicate the incidence of serious anorexia, and the most important of these symptoms include:


  • Dogs suffer from severe fever (high temperatures).
  • The dog becomes pale face.
  • The dog gets yellow.
  • The feeling of obvious pain on the dog
  • Changes in the size of the dog's body organs.
  • Changes in the appearance of the eyes.
  • The belly bulge of the dog.
  • Dog suffering from shortness of breath.
  • Lack of heartbeat and lung sounds.   
What causes anorexia in dogs?


There are many possible causes that lead to anorexia in dogs for example:

  • Your dog may develop anorexia if you have a disease such as infectious diseases, immune and respiratory diseases, gastrointestinal tract, bone diseases, endocrine diseases and neurological diseases.
  • These diseases cause the dog to feel pain, which prevents him from eating.
  • Anorexia in dogs may also be due to the dog's suffering from psychological problems or stress.
  • Or due to changes in its daily routine or changes in its diet and environment.
  • There are some other reasons that lead to anorexia such as:
  • Dog suffering from cardiovascular disease.
  • Your dog's drugs and drugs or poisoning.
  • Cysts appear on the dog's body.
How does a veterinarian diagnose anorexia in dogs?

The veterinarian will ask the dog owner for accurate medical information.

Including any changes that occur in the diet, environment and rutin surrounding it.

This helps you to observe your dog's eating habits to notice problems with swallowing or chewing.

The veterinarian will then perform various tests where:

  • Examination of eyes, teeth, nose, face and neck.
  • Heart and arterial examination.
  • Blood analysis work.
  • Urine analysis work.
  • X-ray work on the abdomen and chest.
  • Sampling and examination of cells and tissues.
How is anorexia treated?

After determining the main causes of loss of appetite in your dog, your veterinarian will make a healthy and balanced diet for the dog.

This diet is to increase the proportion of foods containing fats and proteins so that the dog can regain its lost weight again.

With an emphasis on adding flavors and gravy to the food and heating it to the temperature of the dog's body.

What to do if your dog is suffering from anorexia?

If the dog is in an advanced stage of anorexia, it is fed intravenously, especially if the dog has not eaten for 3 to 5 days or more.

If your dog is sore because of pain, then your veterinarian will prescribe some medications that relieve pain and treat anorexia at the same time.


Dog's life and life
Anorexia is a serious condition that requires a lot of care, attention and control for the dog.

It is essential that you tell your veterinarian if there is any progress or development of the dog's condition.

If your dog does not eat himself after one or two days of treatment you will need to bring him back to your veterinarian for the necessary treatment.