Why is my chihuahua not eating, lethargic, and stomach gurgling?

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My 10 lb. chihuahua has had a decreased appetite for two days now and hasn’t been finishing her food . There is a very loud gurgling sound coming from her abdomen that’s I’ve been hearing for hours now. She is energized enough to go on a walk but aside from that she’s very lethargic and sleepy at home. Since this morning she had no appetite for food. Hasn’t thrown up and doesn’t have diarrhea. One member of my household has been gone for a few days now, so could it be that she just misses them ? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 3 years and 7 months old | 10 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, thank you for your question about Coco. Based on the symptoms that you are describing I would be concerned about an underlying GI problem. Some dogs are sensitive to stress and changes in their environment, but I would be worried that an underlying problem is going on because her appetite has gotten worse. It is possible that she could be experiencing some inflammation/GI upset, obstruction, or another problem. If this behavior continues I would recommend having Coco seen by your veterinarian so that they can examine her and assess for any dehydration or abdominal discomfort. Depending on their findings they can then discuss the need for additional diagnostics or treatments. Hope this helps, good luck!

Why is my chihuahua not eating, lethargic, and stomach gurgling?

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