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My dog is sick and losing weight for 5 days. Should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bullmastiff | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 11 months old

My dog has been sick for 5 days lost a lot a lot of weight

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 1st, 2020

It sounds as Kong 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 vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better.

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