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My dog won't eat, drink, or stand up. What should I do right now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 26 days old | 6.61 lbs

My dog is suffering a lot. It is not drinking water and it it moving its tail up and shaking its stomach.it is not even having food and crying. Can you tell me what should I do ? & now it is not even standing

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on May 30th, 2017

Poor Trixie! I'm afraid these are very concerning symptoms, especially in such a young puppy. It's hard to say what might be causing this without being able to examine her and do some testing, but it sounds like she's quite uncomfortable - she may have parvo, an intestinal obstruction due to something she ate, or may have ingested something toxic. I would recommend taking her to a vet right away for an exam - he/she can do some diagnostic testing if needed to help determine what's wrong and get her started on appropriate treatment.

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    Answered By Ann Dion, DVM

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    Published on December 23rd, 2017

    Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I am sorry that Trixie isn't feeling well. It sounds like there is something serious going on with Trixie. Not pooping for 3 days either means she is constipated (which usually occurs due to dehydration in animals- so looking for the underlying cause of dehydration) or that she isn't eating. I strongly recommend a visit to a vet again, and to pursue diagnostics including both bloodwork to check for diabetes, kidney disease, infection or inflammation, as well as x-rays to see why she is slow and stiff, and to see if she is constipated. They may also want to x-ray her chest to see if she has an enlarged heart, causing her to slow down. I hope she feels better soon. Best of luck!

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