{"id":20668,"date":"2022-03-25T11:08:49","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:08:50","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:08:50","slug":"why-is-my-dog-starving-itself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dog starving itself?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#Why_is_my_dog_starving_itself\" title=\"Why is my dog starving itself?\">Why is my dog starving itself?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#How_long_can_a_dog_starve_himself\" title=\"How long can a dog starve himself?\">How long can a dog starve himself?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#How_long_will_a_picky_dog_go_without_eating\" title=\"How long will a picky dog go without eating?\">How long will a picky dog go without eating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#Why_is_my_dog_not_eating_her_food_anymore\" title=\"Why is my dog not eating her food anymore?\">Why is my dog not eating her food anymore?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#Is_it_possible_for_a_dog_to_starve_itself\" title=\"Is it possible for a dog to starve itself?\">Is it possible for a dog to starve itself?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#How_long_can_a_dog_starve_itself\" title=\"How long can a dog starve itself?\">How long can a dog starve itself?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#Will_dogs_starve_themselves_to_death_if_they_dont_like_their_food\" title=\"Will dogs starve themselves to death if they don&#8217;t like their food?\">Will dogs starve themselves to death if they don&#8217;t like their food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#What_causes_extreme_hunger_in_dogs\" title=\"What causes extreme hunger in dogs?\">What causes extreme hunger in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_starve_itself\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to starve itself?\">How long does it take for a dog to starve itself?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#Can_a_dog_starve_itself_to_death\" title=\"Can a dog starve itself to death?\">Can a dog starve itself to death?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#How_many_days_can_a_dog_go_without_eating\" title=\"How many days can a dog go without eating?\">How many days can a dog go without eating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#How_long_can_fussy_dogs_go_without_eating\" title=\"How long can fussy dogs go without eating?\">How long can fussy dogs go without eating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#Will_a_picky_dog_starve\" title=\"Will a picky dog starve?\">Will a picky dog starve?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#How_long_should_you_let_your_dog_go_without_eating\" title=\"How long should you let your dog go without eating?\">How long should you let your dog go without eating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#How_do_you_get_a_picky_dog_to_eat\" title=\"How do you get a picky dog to eat?\">How do you get a picky dog to eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#Should_you_starve_a_picky_eater_dog\" title=\"Should you starve a picky eater dog?\">Should you starve a picky eater dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#When_should_I_worry_about_my_dog_not_eating\" title=\"When should I worry about my dog not eating?\">When should I worry about my dog not eating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#Do_dogs_get_bored_of_their_food\" title=\"Do dogs get bored of their food?\">Do dogs get bored of their food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#How_long_will_a_dog_go_without_eating\" title=\"How long will a dog go without eating?\">How long will a dog go without eating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#What_does_starvation_do_to_a_dog\" title=\"What does starvation do to a dog?\">What does starvation do to a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#Can_dogs_starve_themselves_to_death\" title=\"Can dogs starve themselves to death?\">Can dogs starve themselves to death?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#How_long_can_a_dog_live_without_eating\" title=\"How long can a dog live without eating?\">How long can a dog live without eating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#Will_a_picky_dog_starve_to_death\" title=\"Will a picky dog starve to death?\">Will a picky dog starve to death?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#Will_a_dog_starve_itself_if_it_doesnt_like_its_food\" title=\"Will a dog starve itself if it doesn&#8217;t like its food?\">Will a dog starve itself if it doesn&#8217;t like its food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-starving-itself\/#Why_does_my_dog_act_like_hes_starving\" title=\"Why does my dog act like he&#8217;s starving?\">Why does my dog act like he&#8217;s starving?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_starving_itself\"><\/span>Why is my dog starving itself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every dog is different When it comes to fussy eating, remember that <b>dogs will not normally starve themselves just because they are a bit choosy about their food (although if your dog goes 24 hours without eating anything, consult your vet). A thin appearance does not necessarily mean that anything is wrong.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_dog_starve_himself\"><\/span>How long can a dog starve himself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long can a healthy dog go without eating? Most healthy dogs can go <b>up to five days without food, though that number is only true if your pet is still drinking plenty of water. Some can even go up to seven days without, though you should never let things get that far without taking your dog to the vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_a_picky_dog_go_without_eating\"><\/span>How long will a picky dog go without eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dogs can go <b>three to five days without food, while in some cases they can survive seven days or more. However, if your dog won&#8217;t eat for more than two days, we recommend that you talk to a vet. A bigger issue is water intake.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_not_eating_her_food_anymore\"><\/span>Why is my dog not eating her food anymore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although a loss of appetite in dogs doesn&#8217;t necessarily indicate serious disease, prompt veterinary attention is important because it could be a sign of significant illness, including <b>cancer, various systemic infections, pain, liver problems, and kidney failure.<\/b><b>Dental disease<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_for_a_dog_to_starve_itself\"><\/span>Is it possible for a dog to starve itself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every dog is different When it comes to fussy eating, remember that <b>dogs will not normally starve themselves just because they are a bit choosy about their food (although if your dog goes 24 hours without eating anything, consult your vet). A thin appearance does not necessarily mean that anything is wrong.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_dog_starve_itself\"><\/span>How long can a dog starve itself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long can a healthy dog go without eating? Most healthy dogs can go <b>up to five days without food, though that number is only true if your pet is still drinking plenty of water. Some can even go up to seven days without, though you should never let things get that far without taking your dog to the vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_dogs_starve_themselves_to_death_if_they_dont_like_their_food\"><\/span>Will dogs starve themselves to death if they don&#8217;t like their food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Then <b>nope they wont starve themselves to death. If there is an underlying medical or behavioural problem &#8211; they might. But that is not anywhere NEAR as common as the above reasons for pickyness. If you want to go on to feeding a raw diet &#8211; do so.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_extreme_hunger_in_dogs\"><\/span>What causes extreme hunger in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Increased appetite is <b>completely normal in pets that have high energy requirements, such as growing puppies and kittens, pets that exercise strenuously such as hunting dogs, and pregnant or nursing females. Also, pets eating a poor quality diet may eat more to meet their energy requirements.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_starve_itself\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to starve itself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long can a healthy dog go without eating? Most healthy dogs can go <b>up to five days without food, though that number is only true if your pet is still drinking plenty of water. Some can even go up to seven days without, though you should never let things get that far without taking your dog to the vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_starve_itself_to_death\"><\/span>Can a dog starve itself to death?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs have a very strong survival instinct which will drive them to do anything they can to survive, this along with their inability to understand suicide and death means <b>it&#8217;s unfounded that a dog will purposefully starve themselves. If you believe your dog may be doing so, take them to see a veterinarian immediately.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_days_can_a_dog_go_without_eating\"><\/span>How many days can a dog go without eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>five days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_fussy_dogs_go_without_eating\"><\/span>How long can fussy dogs go without eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dogs can go <b>three to five days without food, while in some cases they can survive seven days or more. However, if your dog won&#8217;t eat for more than two days, we recommend that you talk to a vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_picky_dog_starve\"><\/span>Will a picky dog starve?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to fussy eating, remember that <b>dogs will not normally starve themselves just because they are a bit choosy about their food (although if your dog goes 24 hours without eating anything, consult your vet).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_you_let_your_dog_go_without_eating\"><\/span>How long should you let your dog go without eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every dog is unique and there is no set number of days that is safe for dogs who have gone on hunger strike, however most healthy dogs can contend with <b>3 days without eating food as long as your pet drinks water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_picky_dog_to_eat\"><\/span>How do you get a picky dog to eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The best way to get a fussy dog to eat<\/b><\/p>\n<li>put out your dog&#8217;s food at meal time and leave it for 30 minutes.  <\/li>\n<li>at their next scheduled meal time, put their food out and take it way again after 30 minutes if it still isn&#8217;t eaten.<\/li>\n<li>maintain this strategy until your dog decides to eat.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_starve_a_picky_eater_dog\"><\/span>Should you starve a picky eater dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A healthy dog won&#8217;t starve himself, no matter how picky he may be. Unless your dog is on a diet, losing weight is likely to be a medical issue that needs addressing. Oh, and as always, any change or addition to your dog&#8217;s diet should be discussed with your vet before proceeding!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_worry_about_my_dog_not_eating\"><\/span>When should I worry about my dog not eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your dog is quiet, not themselves, or displaying any other symptoms like vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness or lethargy; or has not eaten at all for 2 days then you should seek veterinary attention.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_bored_of_their_food\"><\/span>Do dogs get bored of their food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The majority of dogs don&#8217;t get bored of their food. Whilst humans have around 9000 taste buds, dogs only have about 1700  meaning they&#8217;re just not interested in a variety of food in the same way we are.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_a_dog_go_without_eating\"><\/span>How long will a dog go without eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long can a healthy dog go without eating? Most healthy dogs can go <b>up to five days without food, though that number is only true if your pet is still drinking plenty of water. Some can even go up to seven days without, though you should never let things get that far without taking your dog to the vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_starvation_do_to_a_dog\"><\/span>What does starvation do to a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Then <b>nope they wont starve themselves to death. If there is an underlying medical or behavioural problem &#8211; they might. But that is not anywhere NEAR as common as the above reasons for pickyness. If you want to go on to feeding a raw diet &#8211; do so.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_starve_themselves_to_death\"><\/span>Can dogs starve themselves to death?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long can a healthy dog go without eating? Most healthy dogs can go <b>up to five days without food, though that number is only true if your pet is still drinking plenty of water. Some can even go up to seven days without, though you should never let things get that far without taking your dog to the vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_dog_live_without_eating\"><\/span>How long can a dog live without eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs have a very strong survival instinct which will drive them to do anything they can to survive, this along with their inability to understand suicide and death means <b>it&#8217;s unfounded that a dog will purposefully starve themselves. If you believe your dog may be doing so, take them to see a veterinarian immediately.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_picky_dog_starve_to_death\"><\/span>Will a picky dog starve to death?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs have a very strong survival instinct which will drive them to do anything they can to survive, this along with their inability to understand suicide and death means <b>it&#8217;s unfounded that a dog will purposefully starve themselves. If you believe your dog may be doing so, take them to see a veterinarian immediately.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_dog_starve_itself_if_it_doesnt_like_its_food\"><\/span>Will a dog starve itself if it doesn&#8217;t like its food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to fussy eating, remember that <b>dogs will not normally starve themselves just because they are a bit choosy about their food (although if your dog goes 24 hours without eating anything, consult your vet).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_act_like_hes_starving\"><\/span>Why does my dog act like he&#8217;s starving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While many dogs are simply food motivated, <b>an increased appetite can also be a sign of several health issues. Some of the health issues that may lead to insatiable appetite, or polyphagia, include: diabetes. tumors.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my dog starving itself?How long can a dog starve himself?How long will a picky dog go without eating?Why is my dog not eating her food anymore?Is it possible for a dog to starve itself?How long can a dog starve itself?Will dogs starve themselves to death if they don&#8217;t like their&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20668","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20668"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20668"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20668\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20668"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20668"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20668"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}