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My dog has diarrhea and won't eat. Is she seriously ill or just a bug?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | spayed | 10 years and 3 months old | 75 lbs

zoe hasn't been eating her food like always, n even turning her nose up at toast for breakfast. that is a dead giveaway that something isn't right ! her poop has been a coagulated gummy substance, sorta diarrhea ? been 21/2 days like this. should i be freaking out or does it sound like a bug? thank-you

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on April 22nd, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Loss of appetite and diarrhea can be observed with many conditions such as gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, colitis, pancreatitis, among many other possibilities. I recommend that you have Zoe evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for these possibilities and others depending on the findings on exam. Treatment would be based on findings. Good luck and have a great day! Hoping for a speedy recovery!

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