Hot days: anyone else find their dog eats less on the really hot days even when they are in a/c all day?

Oreo's appetite was doing so much better the past few months, even though he's always been very finicky. However since the temp has gone up the past 3 days I notice he has not been eating too much of his food. He's in a/c all day and is still very playful and energetic. I tried putting the a/c down a little lower today and will see if that helps for later (he usually eats around 7).

He isn't panting heavy, but I feel like he should be drinking more too. He always goes through this and bounces back, but I get worried anyway. He has not lost weight.

ETA: I was just thinking about this. He also has been getting slightly less exercise the past 3 days too because preggo mommy can't take long walks in the heat and daddy has been coming home late. Maybe that has something to do with it?

Message edited 8/19/2009 4:50:57 PM.

Re: Hot days: anyone else find their dog eats less on the really hot days even when they are in a/c all day?

Yes! My pup has been more sluggish and has eaten less over the last few days of intense heat. I have also had much less of an appetite over the last few days and figured he has eaten less for the same reason. I have been giving him ice cubes more often which he eats up. He has no problem eating treats either. I am not worried, I think this is pretty normal and they will start eating more in the coming days.

Re: Hot days: anyone else find their dog eats less on the really hot days even when they are in a/c all day?

This is definitely true for my cats as well....