{"id":7019,"date":"2022-03-25T06:35:45","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-i-wait-if-my-dog-isnt-eating\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:35:45","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:45","slug":"how-long-should-i-wait-if-my-dog-isnt-eating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-i-wait-if-my-dog-isnt-eating\/","title":{"rendered":"How long should I wait if my dog isn&#8217;t eating?"},"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\/how-long-should-i-wait-if-my-dog-isnt-eating\/#How_long_should_I_wait_if_my_dog_isnt_eating\" title=\"How long should I wait if my dog isn&#8217;t eating?\">How long should I wait if my dog isn&#8217;t eating?<\/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\/how-long-should-i-wait-if-my-dog-isnt-eating\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_doesnt_eat_for_3_days\" title=\"What happens if a dog doesn&#8217;t eat for 3 days?\">What happens if a dog doesn&#8217;t eat for 3 days?<\/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\/how-long-should-i-wait-if-my-dog-isnt-eating\/#Can_dogs_go_24_hours_without_eating\" title=\"Can dogs go 24 hours without eating?\">Can dogs go 24 hours 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\/how-long-should-i-wait-if-my-dog-isnt-eating\/#Should_I_be_worried_if_my_dog_hasnt_eaten_in_2_days\" title=\"Should I be worried if my dog hasnt eaten in 2 days?\">Should I be worried if my dog hasnt eaten in 2 days?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_I_wait_if_my_dog_isnt_eating\"><\/span>How long should I wait if my dog isn&#8217;t 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=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_doesnt_eat_for_3_days\"><\/span>What happens if a dog doesn&#8217;t eat for 3 days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anorexia in dogs is a life-threatening condition. Untreated for several days, it can lead to <b>malnourishment and dehydration. You should contact your vet straight away if your dog or puppy is refusing to eat, even if they&#8217;re acting normally.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_go_24_hours_without_eating\"><\/span>Can dogs go 24 hours without eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your dog goes more than 24 hours without drinking or 48 hours without eating, it&#8217;s time to be concerned. You should also contact your veterinarian if your dog is showing other signs of illness, such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, or weakness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_be_worried_if_my_dog_hasnt_eaten_in_2_days\"><\/span>Should I be worried if my dog hasnt eaten in 2 days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long should I wait if my dog isn&#8217;t eating?What happens if a dog doesn&#8217;t eat for 3 days?Can dogs go 24 hours without eating?Should I be worried if my dog hasnt eaten in 2 days? How long should I wait if my dog isn&#8217;t eating? 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