My dog is not eating, slow, and sleeping a lot. What's wrong?

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My dog is not eating is slow at walking and reacting and is sleeping a lot. She is an epileptic. We feel she may have eaten something which has upset her stomach. What could be wrong please? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 8 years and 3 months old | 35 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Oh no, poor Diva! Yes, it is possible that she may have eaten something that has upset her stomach. She could also be in pain causing her to not want to eat, be slow at walking, and sleeping a lot. Because she is an older dog, arthritis may be the cause of her pain which is common in senior dogs. I would have Diva seen by a vet. The vet can diagnose what is causing her symptoms so she can be treated. If she is suffering from arthritis, the vet can prescribe her pain medications. Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given.

My dog is not eating, slow, and sleeping a lot. What's wrong?

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