Anorexia

Anorexia is a decrease or loss of appetite for food. While hunger is physically driven, appetite is mentally driven.” Decreased appetite and decreased food intake may indicate potentially life-threatening underlying conditions and should be taken seriously.” There are two types of anorexia: true anorexia and ‘pseudo-anorexia.’ Both result in decreased food intake, but a dog with pseudo-anorexia wants to eat (is hungry), but is unable to because of difficulty picking up, chewing, or swallowing food or some other cause (see below). Regardless of whether a dog is dealing with true or pseudo-anorexia, decreased appetite and decreased food intake are outward signs that should be taken seriously. These signs may indicate potentially life-threatening underlying conditions. Poor appetite or refusal to eat is strongly associated with illness and is a common reason for dog owners to seek veterinary care.

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