What should I do if my Shiba Inu refuses to eat dog food? If in addition to loss of appetite, the Shiba Inu is also accompanied by vomiting, elevated body temperature and other symptoms, then seek medical attention promptly; if indigestion causes a refusal to eat, you can feed an appropriate amount of gentamicin and probiotics to regulate the gastrointestinal tract; usually Choose dog food that is good in palatability and easy to digest to feed your Shiba Inu.

If the Shiba Inu does not eat dog food, first observe whether the dog is in good mental condition, whether the nose is dry, whether the body temperature is elevated, and whether there are any symptoms of diarrhea. If in addition to loss of appetite, the Shiba Inu is also accompanied by listlessness, dry nose, vomiting, diarrhea, watery eyes, rapid rise in body temperature, etc., then you should see a doctor in time.

If the Shiba Inu's refusal to eat is caused by indigestion, the owner can feed an appropriate amount of gentamicin. The most common one is 80,000 units of gentamicin. Each feeding is 20,000 units, once a day. It should be noted that the dose should be given every two hours. Feed some probiotics to regulate the gastrointestinal tract and restore gastrointestinal digestive function.

If the Shiba Inu has a picky eating habit, it must be trained. When the food comes, you can eat. Don't let the Shiba Inu develop the bad habit of eating when you want and having to eat later if you don't want to. When it's time to eat every day, put the food in front of the dog, regardless of whether it eats it or not, and then move it away after ten minutes. During the rest of the time, except for ensuring that the dog has enough drinking water, no food is given to the dog. Even the most stubborn dog will give in.

It is very necessary to choose the correct and suitable food to feed Shiba Inu. It is better to choose one that is palatable and 100% natural. Because Shiba Inu is a medium-sized dog, it is recommended that you feed your dog special dog food for medium-sized dogs.

You can take your dog out for moderate exercise. Exercise can help digestion, promote appetite, and improve the situation of Shiba Inu not eating dog food.