My dog is sick, not eating/drinking 12 hours after vet. What to do?

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My dog won't drink or eat but also has a fever and vomited ones so far, i went to a local vet and got medication its been 12 hours but she hasn't improved at all, he said its a stomach flu but shouldn't it have been a bit better by now where she would drink water by herself? Ps. Thank you for making this website. Pet's info: Dog | Pekingese | Female | spayed | 2 years and 2 months old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

It sometimes takes longer than 12 hours for a sick animal to get better. You will still have to try and hand feed her and syringe water into her if possible. If she does not start drinking after 24 hours, then your veterinarian may have to put her on iv fluids. Once she is hydrated she will likely feel less nauseous and will start drinking again and hopefully eating. Keep her comfortable, and tend to her like you would tend to a sick child. Give it some time.

My dog is sick, not eating/drinking 12 hours after vet. What to do?

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