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My puppy in heat isn't eating. Is this normal or should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | unspayed | 7 months and 10 days old

my puppy is nearing the end of her first season for for the past 2 days she is refusing to eat her food and it's getting worrying now please help

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 14th, 2017

She may have a uterine or vaginal infection that is making her feel bad or this maybe unrelated to the cycle. a decrease in appetite can be from eating something she should not have or an infection. You can try boiled chicken and rice and if no luck then I would have her seen by a vet since it has been 2 days and I would worry about her getting dehydrated

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