In most cases, loss of appetite in dogs or an unwillingness to eat is often a short-term effect of specific physical issues, such as health problems, medications, and when they are feeling “under the weather”. On the other hand, psychological anorexia in dogs is much more complex. In fact, the issue is not fully understood and there are various paths in addressing the problem.

In people, psychological anorexia is often related to the person’s perception of his body; however, the problem in dogs has a wide range of psychological causes that can lead to anorexia. Some of the important triggers which have been identified include:

• Stress
• Discomfort
• Nervousness
• Behavioral problems
• Boredom
• Grief
• Depression
• Fear
• History of abuse
• A strong dislike for the food offered
• The dog is not familiar with the food being offered

Keep your pet healthy and active by bringing him regularly to a Warminster, PA veterinary clinic.