Pet refuses to eat kibble or other hard foods is known as Refusal to eat, and it is a common symptom of many different health issues in pets. While some dogs and cats refuse to eat simply because they are picky or spoiled, refusal to eat can be indicative of such problems as food allergies, parvovirus, intestinal parasites, kidney disease, cancer, recent vaccinations and liver disease. However, motion sickness, periodontal disease and stress can cause dogs and cats to refuse food as well.
How to Recognize
If your pet refuses to eat even when you place food in front of him/her, it is a sign there may be an underlying condition.
Causes of Refusal To Eat
A loss of appetite is a common side effect to many different illnesses. If your pet is feeling anxious or afraid, he/she may experience a decreased appetite.
Diagnosis
Seek veterinary care for your pet.
Pet Insurance
When adding a dog or cat to your family you want to make sure your pet is happy, healthy and protected. During its lifetime your pet is exposed to many illnesses and diseases and some breeds are affected by a congenital disease which is a condition existing at birth. At these moments when your pet is ill or maybe needs surgery, you want to be protected for the unexpected and high veterinarian costs.