Can my pet get sick or die from not eating or drinking enough?

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Does starvation/dehydration lead to disease in animals? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 2 years and 10 months old

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

There is usually an underlying cause to the dehydration and anorexia and if addressed can fix the symptoms of not eating/drinking. But to answer your question, yes, severe or prolonged dehydration and starvation can lead to multisystem organ failure and eventual death. If you are concerned that your dog is not eating or drinking appropriately then I would recommend having him examined by your veterinarian. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

Can my pet get sick or die from not eating or drinking enough?

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