My dog is homesick and won't eat while on vacation. What should I do?

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My mom recently dropped me and my dog off for vacation at our grandmothers house. He hasn't eaten for the past 3 days and we think it's because he misses our mother and is homesick. What can I do to make him more comfortable enough to eat? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 1 month old | 9 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Try to stick to the same routine as before, like feeding the same food from the same dog bowl, playing and going for walks, etc. If he is still not interested in food, you can try something like boiled chicken breast to entice him to eat. If it is caused by anxiety, supplements like Zylkene or Comfort Zone Adaptil Collars or Diffuser may help. However, if Gizmo does not seem interested in eating in 24 hours, he may need to see a vet if there is a medical cause for his anorexia. It is possible that it is purely coincidental that his not eating happened when you went to your Grandmother's house.

My dog is homesick and won't eat while on vacation. What should I do?

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