My dog is lethargic, not eating, and has stomach pain. Vet now?

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Over the past few day my dog is exhibiting these symptoms: Lethargic- sluggishness - loud stomach gurgles - abrupt position changes to back end up and front end down - some whining- not eating - constant licking of paws and floor - constant scratching- always sleeping. Please let me know what it could possibly be. How to help or if i should take her to the vet immediately. Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 8 years and 5 months old | 7.5 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry Meatball isn't feeling well at all! It sounds like her stomach is quite upset and painful. The pain in her stomach could be indicated by her constant position changes, whining, and inability to stay in one position for long. These signs could be due to a severe GI illness, eating something rotten, a foreign body, or even cancer which unfortunately is always a possibility in a senior dogs. The excessively licking could be due to being nauseous, but it could be due to allergies which would cause the constant scratching as well. I would have Meatball seen by a vet immediately for a physical exam, blood tests, urinalysis, and x-rays to diagnose what is causing her symptoms so she can be treated.

My dog is lethargic, not eating, and has stomach pain. Vet now?

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