My dog has pale gums, stomach pain, and is very sick. What to do?

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Dog is having stomach pain, loss of bladder control, not eating or drinking, hunching back, tired, and his gums are a very pale pink. His name is Boomer and he is 7 years old. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 20 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Boomer! I'm afraid this sounds quite serious. It's hard to say what might be going on without being able to examine him in person and run some tests, but these are very concerning symptoms. Pale pink gums are generally a sign of shock or blood loss, which is a medical emergency. Abdominal pain, lethargy, and not eating or drinking could be caused by a number of different things including pancreatitis, an intestinal obstruction, a systemic illness like liver or kidney disease, a bleeding abdominal tumor, or ingestion of something toxic. This sounds like it may be a life-threatening problem, so I would recommend taking Boomer to the vet immediately for an exam. He/she can do blood work and x-rays if needed to help diagnose the problem and get him started on appropriate treatment depending on what is found.

My dog has pale gums, stomach pain, and is very sick. What to do?

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