Why is my Doberman mix lethargic, not eating, and has pale gums?

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My Doberman X, she is 4 years old. She is usually extremely active and always excited, she'd always gobbles her food down and she's very jumpy. She now all of a sudden battles to eat, and she is very lethargic and no will to do anything. Her gums are pale. Please tell me what wrong. Regards Damian. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 70 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

With a Doberman, I would first want to rule-out heart disease. Dobermans are predisposed to having a heart condition that can cause heart failure, which would present like this. However, the fact that she is a cross makes hereditary heart disease less likely. There are many other conditions that can cause these exact same problems such as intracellular parasites/bacteria, intestinal parasites and blood clotting disorders leading to anemia. Either way, the fact that she is pale and lethargic warrants an urgent visit to the veterinarian. The vet will be able to help narrow-down the cause of this and advise the best treatment. In many cases, these signs can be completely reversible and she can have a good quality of life again. I hope that helps and Sassy gets better soon.

Why is my Doberman mix lethargic, not eating, and has pale gums?

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