My dog won't eat after moving, but eats treats. Is she stressed?

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My dog and I moved into a new place and she won't eat. It's been about a week. She'll eat treats and human food, but rarely eats her actual dog food. I've seen her touch it maybe twice and only for a bite or two. I don't normally give her human food, but I don't want her to starve. She seems perfectly fine, she's as energetic as always, nothing seems to be wrong. Should I be worried, or is this just something that should pass once she's more comfortable? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 6 years and 1 month old

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. I am so sorry for your worries with Stormi. This may very well still be an adjustment peroid for her. You can try warming her food a bit, & even hand feeding her until she seems more secure in her surroundings. You should also be very careful in the number of treats & amount of human food you are giving her. Dogs very rarely will starve themselves unless there is a medical reason for the loss of appetite, but it is easy to satisfy a small dog with even a few extra treats each day. If concerned, you should have her examined by a veterinarian to make sure she is as healthy as possible. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog won't eat after moving, but eats treats. Is she stressed?

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