My dog stopped eating her raw chicken necks. Why is she refusing?

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Stela is not eating like usual. When i offer her food, she smells then she turn her face up. Noting that i didnt changed her raw chicken neck diet. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 30 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, feeding chicken necks, whether raw or cooked is dangerous to your dog as the necks contain thyroid glands, the ingestion of which will cause hyperthyroidism in dogs. So this could be the reason why she does not want to eat. I suggest you feed other meat than necks, and if she still does not eat, offer her boiled white rice and cooked white boneless chicken meat, ie a bland diet for a day or two. If she is not eating by Monday morning you will need to take her to your veterinarian for an exam. Please mention the feeding of raw chicken necks to her, as it could be the reason for hyperthyroidism (can be ruled out with a blood test), or a gastrointestinal bacterial infection.

My dog stopped eating her raw chicken necks. Why is she refusing?

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