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My dog is lethargic, won't eat, and has eye discharge. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 7 months old

My dog stays in my bed all day, refuses to eat normal dog food(we have to give her human food if we want her to eat), and sometimes there is a mucus like fluid discharge from her eyes. I’m concerned something is wrong. What’s your advice?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 14th, 2017

Hi there. So sorry that Sara is not feeling well. Her symptoms are not specific for any one illness or disease process so it is hard for me to speculate as to what may be wrong. I can tell you however, that she is sick and she needs to be seen by a veterinarian for an examination. I am a bit worried that she could have a uterine infection since she is not spayed. If she is not up to date on her vaccinations she may have caught a viral disease like parvo or distemper. Those are just a few things that come to mind right away that might be going on. The bottom line is that she is ill and my suggestion is that you get her to your vet ASAP for an examination. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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    Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 28th, 2018

    Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. I am sorry to hear that Josie is not feeling well. With the symptoms you are describing, I would recommend having her examined by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I would recommend having her blood tested to see if there are any systemic changes. She may be fighting an infection and may need a course of an antibiotic which the vet can provide you with. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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    Published on January 11th, 2020

    It sounds as Chuey is suffering from a 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. if the vet thinks it is more serious she will need a blood test and possibly an ultrasound in order to find out what is wrong.

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