My dog won't eat due to moving stress, but seems fine. Should I worry?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Male | neutered | 2 years and 6 months old | 18 lbs
My 2.5 yr old mini schnauzer has always been a bit of a picky eater, so I cook his food. We're selling our house, so he has likely been stressed with all the packing/cleaning/service people. But he has stopped eating. In the last 4 days he has maybe eaten 3 bites each day. His nose is dry...but when it's playtime, he seems absolutely normal. Should I be concerned?
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Published on July 23rd, 2019
The stress of moving and change in routine can certainly cause a decrease in appetite. I would try offer Remy's food in smaller amounts more often to give him a chance to eat when he feels like it and see if that allows him to eat a bit more. If he's otherwise healthy and acting normal, I would just keep an eye on him. If he starts to refuse all food, seems lethargic, has other symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea, or seems ill, a vet visit is a good idea.
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Published on March 12th, 2018
Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Remy is quite thin and with his clinical symptoms I would certainly have him examined by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I would recommend that he have his blood tested along with abdominal x-rays. He may have a congenital systemic disease, an infection or may have eaten something that is causing an intestinal obstruction. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.
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