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My young dog is not eating, drinking, or playing. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 4 months old

Oso our 1 1/2 years of age weighs now about 45 lbs. Since yesterday he's not eating playing hardly drank any water... He's not playful he's just laying on his dog house... He's alert just not being himself... Thank you

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 28th, 2018

Oso apparently is not feeling well. Lethargy, not eating and not drinking is serious and if he has not had his full course of vaccinations I would strongly suspect a viral infection such as parvo, since he is a young dog. I suggest you take him to a PetER today, as the symptoms are very general but severe enough to warrant an exam and treatment today. The vet will want to do some blood work to rule out parvo, and organ disease. Please take Oso to a vet today.

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