If your dog has suddenly become lazy and isn’t eating, it’s understandable to feel concerned. While laziness can sometimes just mean your dog is relaxed or tired, a noticeable drop in energy levels—paired with appetite loss—can signal a medical or emotional issue that shouldn’t be ignored. Let’s look at what might be behind your dog’s […]
When your dog sounds congested—snorting, wheezing, or breathing heavily—and they’ve stopped eating, it can be distressing. Dogs rely heavily on their sense of smell to enjoy food, so nasal congestion often leads to a reduced appetite. But sometimes, the issue goes beyond just a stuffy nose. If your dog is congested and not eating, it’s […]
If your dog has cancer and is not eating and vomiting, it’s a heartbreaking situation that leaves many pet parents feeling helpless. These symptoms can be directly related to the cancer itself, side effects of treatment, or other complications. It’s important to understand what’s happening, how to help your dog feel more comfortable, and when […]
Seeing your dog coughing up blood and refusing to eat is frightening. It’s not a symptom to take lightly—coughing up blood, known medically as hemoptysis, often indicates a serious problem with your dog’s respiratory or circulatory system. When paired with appetite loss, it could mean your dog is in pain, nauseous, or struggling with a […]
A happy, playful dog suddenly turning quiet and refusing to eat can be alarming. These two changes—lack of appetite and reduced playfulness—often go hand in hand and are rarely just a passing phase. When your dog doesn’t want food or fun, it’s usually their way of signaling discomfort, stress, or illness. We outline the most […]
Dogs communicate through barking, so vocalization is perfectly normal. But if your dog is suddenly barking excessively and not eating, that combination of symptoms could point to more than behavioral issues—it may be your dog’s way of telling you something is wrong physically, emotionally, or both. We outline the common causes behind a dog not […]
When your dog is not eating and hasn’t had a bowel movement, it’s natural to worry. This combination of symptoms usually points to an issue with the digestive system, and while the causes can vary from mild to serious, it’s important to act promptly. Dogs typically eat and eliminate regularly, so disruptions to both functions […]
If your dog is throwing up green bile and not eating, it’s more than just a one-time stomach upset—it could be a sign of something deeper affecting your dog’s digestive health. Bile is a digestive fluid that helps break down food, and when it shows up in vomit, especially green or yellow in color, it’s […]
If you’ve been managing your dog’s Cushing’s disease and suddenly notice they’ve stopped eating, it’s understandable to feel anxious. Cushing’s disease can be complex and unpredictable, and a loss of appetite may be your dog’s way of signaling that something isn’t quite right—whether related to the condition itself or a complication of treatment. We outline […]
If you’ve noticed your dog has developed a persistent cough and suddenly refuses to eat, it’s understandable to feel worried. Kennel cough is a common upper respiratory condition in dogs, but when it’s combined with not eating, it could be a sign the illness is progressing or your dog is feeling more unwell than usual. […]