My 8-year-old dog won't eat and has stomach lumps. What should I do?

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My 8-yr old dog is not eating and I can feel big lumps in her stomach when she's lying down.Our local vet injected her anti-bacteria for three days but still she didn't eat and told me to just give her pedialite (oresol).. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 25.56 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am so sorry that Sasha is so ill! Based on your pictures Sasha looks very sick and very thin. Possible causes: infected uterus since she is not spayed, cancer, foreign body (ate something that is stuck in her stomach or intestines), or intestinal parasites. I would need more information about what tests your Vet ran: blood work, stool sample or X-rays of her belly? If those things have not been done then I would recheck with your Vet as soon as possible. An infected uterus and a foreign body are emergency surgeries and can be life saving if done early. If she has cancer the best thing would be to discuss humane euthanasia since Sasha is suffering. I am very sorry and I with you and Sasha the best.

My 8-year-old dog won't eat and has stomach lumps. What should I do?

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