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My dog hasn't eaten in 2 days and is lethargic. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 34 lbs

my dog german shepherd named brutus....we are living in Indian city where the average temperature is 26°...he from 2 days not eating food..he is looking like he is getting bored...nd when i play with him...he didn't react nd goes away...i dont know whats the problem...we dont have any other pet because he didnot like babies nd puppies

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 17th, 2017

Hello, sorry to hear about Brutus. A decreased appetite and lethargy are non-specific sings that something is not well. This could be anything from an infection to a mass. This could also be temporary and resolve on its own within the next 2-3 days, however, the ideal next step is to have him evaluated by his veterinarian. They will likely require to obtain some bloodwork and x-rays or and abdominal ultrasound. In the interim, you may feed him a bland diet of plain white rice, skinless and boneless boiled chicken, and low fat cottage cheese. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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    Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

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    Anorexia, or refusing to eat, is usually an indication of an underlying problem. I would be concerned that in a few days Brutus will become very ill because of what is going on. I would recommend taking Brutus in to see your vet so they can determine what is going on. They may recommend doing some blood work and X-rays. The problem may be something simple like intestinal parasites or something more complicated like a metabolic disorder affecting the liver or kidneys. I’m sorry Brutus isn’t acting like himself. I hope this helps. Hanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

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