Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 15 years and 4 months old
My dog ate from a rubbish bag and has been vomiting and diarrhoea he also cant stand properly. His gums haven't lost colour and he has drunk alittle water now he just wants to sleep
1 Answer
Published on July 8th, 2017
Poor Aston, with such severe weakness it is likely he has severe dehydration and may have developed severe pancreatitis, gastroenteritis or even a bowel obstruction. A full vet check is required urgently and he may need intravenous fluids for dehydration, blood tests and possibly an abdominal xray
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