My dog has severe stomach pain, won't eat or drink. What should I do?

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My dog has severe stomach pain, and it’s gotten to the point where he cries sometimes. He refuses to eat or drink water. He also seems nauseous, but he hasn’t vomited. He’s very distant, and doesn’t want us around him. What can we do to help him? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 7 years and 5 months old | 25 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Ricky! I'm afraid these symptoms sound quite serious. If he's painful, acting lethargic, and not eating or drinking, this is not something that can be treated at home - he needs to be seen by a vet right away. He may have a GI problem such as pancreatitis or an intestinal obstruction, a systemic illness like liver or kidney disease, or may have ingested something toxic. Your veterinarian can do blood work and x-rays to help diagnose the problem and get him started on appropriate treatment depending on what is found.

My dog has severe stomach pain, won't eat or drink. What should I do?

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