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Why is my dog not eating, lethargic, and growling when I pet her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 4 months old | 55 lbs

My dog is drinking but she seems to not want to eat. She's been laying around like she's depressed and recently she has been growling at me when I go to pet her. What could be wrong?

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 23rd, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. From your description, it sounds as though Skylar does not feel well and the behavior changes could be related to whatever is going on with her. I would recommend taking her in to be seen by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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