The health of a dog is often closely related to its dietary nutrition. As pet owners, we all hope that our dogs can grow up healthily and happily. However, sometimes we may ignore the nutritional needs of dogs, causing them to experience malnutritio...
The health of a dog is often closely related to its dietary nutrition. As pet owners, we all hope that our dogs can grow up healthily and happily. However, sometimes we may ignore the nutritional needs of dogs, causing them to experience malnutrition. This article will introduce to you five manifestations of dogs with poor nutrition. If you don’t have any dogs in your house, it means you are raising them very well!
1. Pica: Have a special liking for "dirty things".
If your dog suddenly starts to like to eat some strange things, such as soil, stone, paper, etc., this is likely to be a manifestation of pica. Pica is usually caused by a lack of certain trace elements or vitamins in the dog's body. To correct this behavior, pet owners should provide a balanced diet for their dogs and consult a veterinarian if necessary to supplement the dog with corresponding nutrients.
2. Gingivals are white: The healthy color is gone
Under normal circumstances, the dog's gums should be pink. If you find that your dog's gums are white, or the color cannot recover after pressing them for a long time, this may be a sign of malnutrition. Changes in gum color may be associated with anemia, lack of iron or other nutrients. At this time, pet owners should pay attention to their dog's diet, ensure that they consume enough nutrients, and take their dog to the veterinarian for examination as soon as possible.
III. Anemia symptoms: changes in meat pads and eyes
Anemia is one of the common manifestations of malnutrition in dogs. Anemia dogs may experience symptoms such as white flesh pads and lack of energy in their eyes. If you find that your dog has these symptoms, you should supplement it with nutrition in time and take it to the veterinary for examination and treatment. The veterinarian will develop appropriate nutritional supplement plans for the dog based on the specific circumstances.
4. Dull hair: no longer luster, rough hair loss
The hair status of a dog is also an important indicator that reflects its nutritional status. The hair of well-nourished dogs should be smooth and smooth, while the hair of poorly-nourished dogs may have problems such as rough, dull hair, and severe hair loss. Severe malnutrition can even lead to bald spots in dogs. To improve the hair condition of your dog, pet owners should provide their dog with foods rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, and regularly provide beauty care for their dogs.
5. Body weight loss: Nutrition absorption has become a problem
If you find that your dog's weight continues to decline and your body becomes thinner, this may be a manifestation of poor nutritional absorption. Bad nutrient absorption may be caused by problems in the dog's digestive system, poor food quality or unbalanced diet. Pet owners should pay attention to the dog's diet, choose high-quality, balanced dog food, and make reasonable matching based on the dog's age, body shape and activity. At the same time, take the dog to the veterinary office for a physical examination regularly to detect and deal with potential health problems in a timely manner.
The nutritional status of dogs directly affects their health and happiness. As pet owners, we should always pay attention to the dietary needs of our dogs to ensure they consume enough nutrients. If your dog has any or more of the five above, measures should be taken to improve it in a timely manner. In addition to adjusting your diet, you can also consult your veterinarian to develop personalized nutritional supplement plans for your dog.
