My dog is weak, bloated, not eating. What if medication isn't working?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 11 lbs
I took my doctor that a week ago he was bought and he's just really weak they did x-ray and they found out that he can stomach was bloated and that he has air in his stomach so they gave me medication it's been a week and he hasn't gotten any better he's not eating and is weak I don't know what to do and I'm worried
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Published on January 25th, 2017
Please call your vet and give him/her an update and schedule a recheck. Your vet might need to run some blood-work and repeat x-rays to try to diagnose his problem. If it has been a week with no improvement than the medication is not working and your vet needs to determine the cause. He may need some fluids to treat dehydration since he has not been eating and is so weak. Please call your vet right away and discuss.
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Published on March 4th, 2019
Poor Blu! He's a cute dog but looks like he doesn't feel well. I am very concerned that he hasn't eaten all week. That is definitely abnormal and at this point could be experiencing severe dehydration and even low blood sugar from lack of nutrition. This change in behavior could be do to a long list of problems, such as intestinal parasites, viral infections, pancreatitis, gastroenteritis, or even a congenital problem, since Blu is so young. I would recommend you take Blu in to your vet as soon as possible to be evaluated and potentially have some tests done. At minimum he likely needs some supportive care, like fluid therapy and anti-nausea medication to get him eating again. I hope Blu is on the mend soon!
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