A dog that won’t eat means that they have a decrease in interest in food or a complete refusal to eat, which is an unusual dog behavior that raises concern, especially when accompanied by other concerning symptoms such as diarrhea.
While diarrhea is common in dogs, it is important to understand what causes these two symptoms and when to seek veterinary care.
We outline the potential causes of why a dog with diarrhea won’t eat, along with the associated symptoms and when to seek help.
Here’s why a dog with diarrhea won’t eat
A dog with diarrhea won’t eat because of loss of appetite which is a common symptom that accompanies dog diarrhea caused by underlying health issues which include diet change, food intolerance, illness, gastrointestinal infection, poisoning, stress, allergies, and medication side effects.
