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My dog hasn't eaten in 5 days, is gloomy, and quiet. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed

My dog is not eating properly since 5 days. She is 4 year old cockeranian breed one. She is drinking water but doesnt eat any food supplements. I tried to give some electrolytes powder. She is too gloomy and didnt even bark since now.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on October 21st, 2018

It sounds as Julie is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking her to the vet the first chance you get, she will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection she will need an anti nausea injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better. if the vet thinks it is more serious she will need a blood test and possibly an ultrasound in order to find out what is wrong.

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