My dog won't eat anything for 36 hours. When should I see a vet?

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  Answered By Ana M, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on May 4th, 2018

  Thank you for submitting your question regarding Bear. It sounds like he needs to see his veterinarian especially if it has gone on long enough for him to lose weight. Deworming is a good start, but he will likely need a thorough work up. If he has a history of eating toys, he could have an intestinal obstruction. This typically makes the dog extremely ill, but I have seen some chronic cases where the dog presents for weight loss. He should also be evaluated to see if he has a swallowing disorder. Does he ever vomit or regurgitate his food or water? Lastly, he could have a food allergy or intolerance. A diet change may be in order. His veterinarian will prioritize these things for you based his exam findings. In the meantime, encourage him to eat and drink as you have been doing. I hope this information helps!

  

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  Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on April 9th, 2019

  Hello, sorry to hear about Bear. It sounds like he could have an upset stomach which can be causes by multiple reasons. In dogs, a dietary indiscretion (getting into trash, junk food, etc.) cans cause this most commonly. Other potential causes include ingestion of foreign material that could be causing an obstruction, in german shepherds a GDV (torsion of their stomach), and infections may cause this. Finally, liver, kidney or pancreas inflammation may cause this. Given that he has not had interest in food and has vomited, Bear is likely dehydrated and should be evaluated by his veterinarian to ensure and rule out the above causes for his signs. Please have Bear seen today. Hope this helps and best of luck.

  

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