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Why won't my dog eat after diarrhea, even though he drinks water?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Cockapoo | Male | unneutered | 15 lbs

My dog had diarrhea for two days and he was eating and drinking. Now he is refusing to eat his favorite food but he will drink water.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 23rd, 2018

It sounds as your pet is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking him to the vet the first chance you get, he will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection he will need an anti nausea injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better.

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