Dog Won Eat Or Drink And Is Lethargic With Weakness. What Could It Be?
Puppies, especially labs, are notorious for getting into trouble. Common problems that cause lethargy, anorexia, and gastrointestinal signs-vomiting/diarrhea include dietary indiscretion (eating garbage or things from the yard) and eating objects that become stuck (foreign body obstruction). In an unvaccinated dog parvovirus is always a concern when they don’t feel well have have GI signs. There are other virus that can lead to this too. Any pet that gets sick is at risk for dehydration and hypoglycemia that make then feel even worse. After 3 days your dog is definitely dehydrated and will need fluid therapy. I am concerned that your dog seems weak. Sometimes injuries can be painful enough that they are lethargic and stop eating. Usually they exhibit more signs of pain-limping, vocalization etc. You can try Pepcid 10mg tablets: Give 1.5 tablets by mouth twice daily. This will calm the stomach and encourage appetite. If you dog is not vomiting you can force feed water or Pedialyte and c
