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Why is my dog not eating, drinking, vomiting, and has diarrhea?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered

My black Labrador is not eating anything since past 4 days . He did vomiting around 4 times in these 4 days and loose motions were also there . He is not even drinking anything , we have to forcefully make him drink .

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 16th, 2016

I am sorry to hear that Rydor is so gravely ill. This sounds serious. I would highly recommend getting Rydor seen by a vet at this point because he is beyond the time frame that is ok to wait and see how things will work out. Typically any illness to this degree that goes beyond 24 hrs or so should be seen and medically treated because conservative treatments at home are likely to fail and will only result in a prolonging of vital treatment that he needs in order to get well. I am really concerned about a possible foreign body obstruction, bacterial infection, or organ malfunction. Rydor needs to be seen as soon as possible for a thorough exam, bloodwork analysis to diagnose his condition, and medications to help stabilize him. Until you can get him in you can try offering him small amounts of Pedialyte and Ensure using a syringe or small turkey baster. This can help prevent any further dehydration and hopefully provide some small nutritional support for him until he can be seen and properly treated. I sincerely hope for his speedy recovery from his underlying illness.

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