Why won't my dog eat, but drinks Pedialyte and is too weak to stand?

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My dog does not want to eat, but is drinking pedialyte that we are giving her. She doesn't have the ability to stand for to long what else can we do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 25 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Hi, and thanks for your question. This is a quite generic but concerning presentation. Differentials are many, from gastrointestinal diseases (infection/inflammations often dietary related) to any disease that can spread systemically (causing lethargy for example) like infection, and anything that can cause pain/discomfort. The approach must be logic, starting from offering different kind of food. A check up is needed if inappetence lasts for more than 24hours. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

Why won't my dog eat, but drinks Pedialyte and is too weak to stand?

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