What should I do if my dog is anorexic and refuses food?

There are many reasons a dog becomes anorexic and refuses food, so the owner must find the specific cause. You can try offering canned food, nutritional paste, or meat to see whether the refusal is just picky eating.

If the dog is being picky, adjust its eating habits promptly and stop feeding it human food. Next, watch the dog’s spirits and check for diarrhea or vomiting; if those appear, the dog is likely sick and should be taken to a vet.

If the dog shows interest and tries to eat but cannot, check its mouth for a foreign object, dental disease, or stomatitis.