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My pug isn't eating, vomiting, and has diarrhea. Kidney issues?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | 6 years old | 20 lbs

My pug hasn't eaten anything since 3 days he is having frequent diarrhoea and vomiting. I've taken him to the vet and he gave penicillin. He suggests there might be an infection in the kidney. He's 6 years old. As of now he's really weak and not eating anything he's having difficulty with sleeping too please help

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on June 23rd, 2017

Poor Puggy! The blood work show an elevated creatinine which is definitely indicative of kidney problems. Since he is so weak and not eating, I would talk to your vet about giving him IV or Subcutaneous fluids to help flush him out. Also, you can try to offer him some plain chicken (no bones) and rice to see if this will help to entice him to eat. I hope this helps and he starts to feel better.

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