My dog is lethargic and not eating. Should I take him to the vet?

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hey i would like to ask about my dog's health. he is behaving really quiet opposite to whatvhe usually is. he also has a warm and dry nose with slightly red under his nose. he didnt eat as much yesterday as well. but he did not vomit or anything just been laying down looking miserable. please can you tell me what ia wrong with him as is it life threatenin?g or normal sickness? And should i take him to the vet? thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | 3 years old | 48.6 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Ace Arnold! A warm dry nose isn't a sign of illness in a dog; that's because a dog's nose can change temperature and wetness simply by sitting in the sun or next to a heat source. He does sound like he's a little lethargic, and has lost his appetite. Those are very general signs of illness, and could be caused by systemic illness, injury, inflammation, or infection. I would not take him into the vet right away, I would monitor him for the next couple of days. He might simply be feeling unwell, and may need a day or two to recover. You can try to tempt him to eat by soaking his food in low sodium beef or chicken broth, or feeding him a bland diet of boiled white chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If he's still lethargic after a couple of days, he refuses to eat the diet options I suggested, or he develops other signs such as vomiting or diarrhea, I would take him into the vet for an exam.

My dog is lethargic and not eating. Should I take him to the vet?

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