My dog is crying, can't eat or poop. Is it a blockage emergency?

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HeS whinning crying in pain He cant eat or poop im heart broken i tryed giving him medicen wet food but HeS still i pain i dont know what to do plzz help me. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 3 years and 2 months old | 34 lbs

Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

If Morty is crying in pain, unable to eat or pass feces I would be very concerned about a gastrointestinal blockage. This can occur when a dog eats something they shouldn't have, articles of clothing, rawhide, toys or even fruit cores. The foreign body then becomes lodges in the stomach or intestines and forms a blockage. With pressure building up and constructed blood vessels this becomes a life threatening emergency. For this reason I would advise taking Morty straight to the veterinarian. The vet will perform an examination to see if a blockage may be present. If they suspect one an X-ray will likely be done to identify its location and to make a treatment plan. Best of luck to you both. Again I am so sorry Morty is experiencing this.

My dog is crying, can't eat or poop. Is it a blockage emergency?

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