My puppy won't eat, only drinks water. Is it parvovirus symptoms?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | 15 lbs
Good morning i have a problem my pitbull puppy i suspect is infected by parvovirus and it doesn't want to eat it only drinks water i havent immunized it yet its 3months old
3 Answers
Most Helpful Answer
Published on November 3rd, 2019
Hi, and thanks for your question. These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). Considering your suspicion, a clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. 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!
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Related Answers from Veterinarians
-
Published on February 27th, 2018
Lying around not feeling well and not eating is a non-specific sign of an illness. Your puppy could have a tummy ache, worms or one of the serious viral puppy diseases like canine parvovirus infection. If Lucky has not had any vaccinations then he could very well have a parvo infection which is life threatening if not treated. Pitbull puppies and Rottweiler puppies seem to be very prone to this infection. If your pup does not perk up, vomits after drinking water or eating and if he is very lethargic, you need to take him to an emergency room right away. Parvo-infected puppies get very ill very quickly, dehydrate quickly and can die from sepsis and dehydration.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
-
Published on July 20th, 2019
It sounds like he could possibly have parvo virus. I suggest you have him to a vet immediately for an exam. Even if it is not parvo, continued vomiting and not eating/drinking are not good signs. Dogs rarely throw up even if they are having heat stroke so I doubt it is due to the heat but, of course, it could be and heat stroke is an emergency. Please get him examined by a vet as soon as possible.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Why my dog is not eating and it dont drink anything and why he stand still and just move his head?
My boxer is is 5 years old he was vomiting and has diarrhea, he has stoped vomiting but still has diarrhea, he wont eat or drink andis just laying around, this has been going on since yesterday, should i take him in to the vet
my dog has diarrhea , drinking ok not really eating whats the best thing to do to help. Hes a Blck Lab
why does my puppy don't want to eat, don't want to drink, and her poop is like water that is color yellow. She also vomit and she's also very weak.
A 10-11 months old Puppy almost not eating from last 10-12 days, lost weight (Present weight 6.8 KG), sometime vomating....syrup for liver & enzyme are being given to him along with a aciloc injection. but no development. Now what to do.
My dog is about 2 months old has been vomiting,has diarrhea, he wont eat or drink any water. Hes been like this all day. His poop has a very strong odor ,sort of like tuna. Im wondering what is going on and what to do , im very worried.
My 2 month old puppy has had loose stool for three days. It has the consistency of pudding. He was drinking and eating with gusto. Today he is tired and clingy and hasn’t eaten or drank anything. Should I seek immediate help?
My puppy started throwing with some diarrhea Friday night.. Today he did get up some and move around he will drink water but will not eat... He keeps throwing up yellow bike
My dog is throwing up everytime she drinks water and does not want to eat as well. She can't walk or stand without losing her balance.
My dog has diarrhea, won’t eat, is really tired, and seems to have trouble swallowing. Abnormal breathing
Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.
