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My dog is dying, won't eat or drink, can't walk. What do I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | unspayed | 12 years and 7 months old | 15 lbs

My dog will not eat or drink and can't walk and making death noise what should I do

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on March 15th, 2022

Poor Diamond! From what you're describing here, it definitely sounds like she's extremely sick and may die without immediate veterinary care. I would recommend taking her to your nearest emergency clinic immediately to be seen - there is nothing you can do at home for a problem as serious as this. If you're not sure where to go, try calling your regular vet's office. Their voicemail message should have contact information for your nearest ER, or an on-call doctor for emergencies.

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