My dog won't eat, is itchy, and has anal gland issues. What's wrong?

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My dog has not eaten her breakfast or dinner 2 days in a row. At first we thought she was feeling spoiled so we put chicken in it and let her eat inside. She still didn’t eat. She has also been very itchy, even afree 2 flea treatments, and has secreted her anal gland twice. What could be going on? She is quite a fatty so it is very unlike her to not eat. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 10 years old | 100 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Not eating or more than just a day is definitely concerning, particularly if this is highly unusual and she's turning away things like chicken. I would be concerned about some sort of infectious or inflammatory process going on, a primary or secondary gastrointestinal issue, or one of her organ systems (liver or kidney) acting up in some fashion. If she also isn't taking anything to drink, I would definitely be worrying about dehydration setting in. If she hasn't taken anything for you by the morning, get her into the veterinarian for a check up. Unless they are able to make a determination which is obvious based on physical exam, they will want to likely run some diagnostic blood work and perhaps imaging. Hope this makes sense.

My dog won't eat, is itchy, and has anal gland issues. What's wrong?

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