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My dog won't eat, is lethargic, and has a tight stomach. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 50 lbs

My female dog is acting very different dont want to get up or eat.shes laying in places that shes never laid before.she seems to have a tight knot in the middle of her stomach. Im so scared

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 16th, 2018

This may be an emergency. Tess may be suffering from a severe gastrointestinal condition such as pancreatitis. Please take her to a Pet Emergency room this evening for an exam, some blood tests, and pain relief.

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