My dog won't eat or drink. What can I do?
Puppies, especially labs, are notorious for getting into trouble. Common problems that cause lethargy, anorexia, and gastrointestinal symptoms include:
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 canned food watered down in the form of a gruel.
I strongly recommend having him examined by a veterinarian. Most diseases that are mild and self-limiting resolve in 1-2 days.
Puppies, especially labs, are notorious for getting into trouble. Common problems that cause lethargy, anorexia, and gastrointestinal symptoms include:
- Vomiting/diarrhea.
- Dietary indiscretion (eating garbage or things from the yard).
- Foreign body obstruction.
- In an unvaccinated dog parvovirus is always a concern when they don't feel well and have gastrointestinal signs.
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 canned food watered down in the form of a gruel.
I strongly recommend having him examined by a veterinarian. Most diseases that are mild and self-limiting resolve in 1-2 days.