Lack of Appetite (Anorexia)

11.1 LACK of Appetite (Anorexia)

The following problems may cause an animal to lose its appetite, and quit eating.

Sore Mouth: An animal with a sore mouth cannot eat properly.

39 Bad Food: An animal often will not eat food that tastes bad, is rotten, or is too salty. Similarly, if the food container is dirty and smelly, the animal may not eat.

40 Bad Teeth: An animal with bad teeth cannot eat properly.

41 Pain: Pain in any part of the body may cause an animal to eat less. Parasites, injuries, infections, constipation, and other problems can cause pain.

42 Fever: An animal with a fever will usually quit eating normally. Similarly, an animal that is too hot will not eat properly.

43 Lack of Water (dehydration) will cause an animal to lose its appetite.

44 Summary:

If an animal is not eating, and does not want to eat, usually one of the above problems can be identified.

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