My newly adopted dog won't eat, drink, pee, or poop. What's wrong?

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Newly adopted dog is barely eating, drinking, peeing, or pooping. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 11 months and 12 days old | 12 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

If you have had Audrey for more than 48 hrs with these symptoms, then I would be worried that she is ill. Its best to have her evaluated by your vet if that is the case, since just about every illness can cause these similar symptoms. She will need diagnostic testing done to help determine the underlying problem so that we know how best to treat her moving forward. If she has not been in your possession for more than 48 hrs, then she is likely just adjusting to her new home. Give her more time and perhaps even find out what food she was eating before and offer that to her. You can also offer canned food to see if that entices her to eat. Take her on short walks as well to help keep her active and hopefully help form a proper stool. I hope that your fur baby Audrey does well here moving forward. Best wishes and take care!

My newly adopted dog won't eat, drink, pee, or poop. What's wrong?

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