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My Boston Terrier has a fever, diarrhea, and won't eat. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Female | 25 lbs

My bosten terrier pocket has been running a fever for 4 days now. She wont eat will drink water has a few runny stools losing wieght

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 28th, 2017

Oh my. This does sound serious. She could have a bacterial, viral or parasitic infection causing her fever, lack of appetite and loose stool. I am unsure how old she is or if she has been fully vaccinated, but she needs to see a vet right away for bloodwork analysis to ty and find out what type of infection is there, so that the correct medications are prescribed for her. I would recommend taking her in as soon as possible if you want to help Pocket have any chance of improving her condition. I hope that Pocket is able to make a full and speedy recovery. Best wishes and take care.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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    Pocket is probably suffering from a gastrointestinal infection, if she has not been eaten for 4 days then it is serious and you need to take her to the vet today in order to get treatment, she will need a course of antibiotics, some special food and meds to reduce the fever.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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    Published on October 28th, 2017

    It sounds as Pocket is suffering from a severe gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking her to the vet the first chance you get, she will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection she will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better.

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