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Why is my 15-year-old dog not eating, drinking, shaking, lethargic?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 15 years and 4 months old | 9 lbs

My dog is a Yorkshire terrier cross . He is 15. And sat and Sunday he stopped eating and drinking and lying. On floor in corner. He occasionally. Shakes and sleeps long periods and totally ignoring. All family and kids.

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 3rd, 2018

This is an emergency. Your dog is very ill. Unfortunately the signs are very unspecific, so it is not possible to pinpoint a possible cause. Please take Murphy to a veterinarian for an exam right now.

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