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My dog is limping, not eating/drinking, with bruising. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 50 lbs

My dig started limping 6 days ago then tge foklowing doy she couldnt walk, she hasnt eat un 5 days and know wont drink. On the 2 day she had big lumos under neth butknow are gone, she also have dark bruising on her stomach. I give her nutra stat. What could be wrong? I need to take her to vet but dont have money till the 1st.

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on October 29th, 2017

The face that she hasn’t eaten in 5 days and now won’t drink has name very concerned. Many different things could be causing her symptoms. Problems such as tick infestation like ehrlichia can cause these signs. Also fungal infections or cancer would be high on my list of possibilities. I worry that if she continues to not eat or drink she may not survive until the 1st. You may want to consider looking for financial help, applying for care credit, or calling your veterinarian for recommendations on possible funds or low cost clinics in your area. Best of luck and I hope she improves soon.

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