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My 10-month-old dog isn't eating or drinking. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Spitz | Male | 9 months and 6 days old

I have a Dog(Breed-Speech).Age-10 months, Weight-32 kg(Approx).From Yesterday evening he didn't eat anything even water also. I have given him ORS water but no improvement.No Vomiting, diarrhea symptoms.But he refuse to eat.Please suggest me.

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on March 31st, 2020

Poor appetite could be related to nausea, even if there is no vomiting, or inability to swallow, decreased interest in food, GI obstruction, or something else. If Sonu is still in good spirits, then I would wait a day or two to see if he will eat when he is ready.

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