Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | West Highland White Terrier | Male | neutered | 10 years and 3 months old
My dog won't eat but will drink water. He's very slow on his feet and slow to respond. He's quite a grumpy dog and will bite and growl if you lift him but I lifted him no problem and he didn't respond at all!! I'm really concerned I've no idea what's wrong. He also had diarraohea.
1 Answer
Published on October 21st, 2017
Poor Charlie sounds like he is ill! Anorexia is a very general sign of illness and it can be caused by dental problems, systemic illness, kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, infection, inflammation, injury, or even cancer. When a dog feels poorly, there are often behavioral changes and that may be why he doesn't care when you lift him. I would have him seen by a vet as soon as possible. The vet can diagnose what is causing his symptoms so he can be treated. I hope this helps!
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