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My dog is sick, tired, and not eating for days. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 14 lbs

My dog has been sick ever since Christmas morning. She is using the bathroom and drinking water but not eating a lot and she is very tired what could this possibly be

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Answered By Amber W

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on January 5th, 2018

I'm sorry to hear Ginger isn't feeling well. The signs you've described could be due to many different issues including Gastrointestinal distress, intestinal blockage, infection, or pain. Without doing a physical examination on Ginger it's impossible to say what is causing her illness. Because Ginger has been sick for so long she really needs to see a veterinarian so she can get treatment. I recommend she see a veterinarian right away so she can start treatment and starts feeling better soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I hope Ginger gets the care she needs and is feeling better soon!

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