My senior dog is vomiting, has diarrhea, won't eat, and is weak.

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Bella is almost 11 years old she’s a lap / pit mix She’s been vomiting about 2 /3 times this past 3 days she’s had diarrhea she won’t eat but she will drink. She’s notmally very playful and energetic but now she’s very relaxed and just sleeping all days and she won’t move a lot she’ll move like 2 feel then like take a while to fully lay down, i made an appointment with a vet i just want an idea on what she has now and how to help her the best i can. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 75 lbs

Stacey Anstaett, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear that Bella isn't feeling well. A number of different things could be going on with her, so I am glad that you have made an appointment with your vet. They will probably recommend starting with running some lab work. They may recommend some X-rays and or ultrasound. There are some possible causes of Bella's signs that would be very urgent and potentially life threatening. If she has been getting more and more lethargic, or if her mobility is rapidly declining, seek emergency care for her. If she has a bleeding tumor in her abdomen or around her heart, those conditions can progress from mildly problematic to deadly very, very quickly. So if her symptoms are getting worse, seek care now rather than waiting for your appointment. What to watch for to take her NOW instead of waiting: -any episode of collapse, or is too weak to rise -pale gums (healthy gums are bubble gum pink. If they seem pale pink, brick red, white, or yellow tinged take her in now.) -acting very abnormal-- for instance, if she won't lift her head and look at you, or get up when you call her name -labored breathing -working hard to breath, can't seem to catch her breath, standing with her elbows pointing outward and her chin extended -excessvie noise with breathing -breathing fast and shallow -unable to hold down water -large volumes of watery diarrhea -any blood in vomit or diarrhea -seizure -unable to walk without falling or stumbling Otherwise, offer her soft food, a soft place to rest, and lots of love. Avoid giving her any medication (prescription or over the counter) until you see your vet. Thank you for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach; good luck with her.

My senior dog is vomiting, has diarrhea, won't eat, and is weak.

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