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My puppy is not eating, lethargic, vomiting, and has bad diarrhea.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 0 lbs

Hi! I’ve submitted a question already. But I’m not sure if you received it so I’m messaging again. My shih tzu about 3 months old, female has not been eating for 3 days now. She only drinks water and is always asleep. She also vomits and poops liquid that smells really bad. She really has no energy

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 5th, 2020

I did not see your question earlier, but another expert may have. I am concerned that Aki has parvo, as that what her symptoms sound like to me. Parvo is very deadly. To have the best chance of survival, your dog does need to be hospitalized. Parvovirus treatment consists of aggressive supportive care to control the symptoms and boost your dog’s immune system to help him win the battle against this dangerous disease. Dogs infected with parvovirus need intensive treatment in a veterinary hospital, where they receive antibiotics, drugs to control the vomiting, intravenous fluids, and other supportive therapies. Please take her into a vet now.

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    Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

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    Published on August 24th, 2017

    I would be very concerned with Missy based on what you are describing. If she has not been fully vaccinated then I would be concerned that she may have Parvovirus. Regardless of what is causing her illness she is becoming weak, probably because of dehydration from the vomiting and diarrhea. She will likely need some antinausea medication, antibiotics, and fluid therapy to help her get well. If you do not feel like you can trust your vet to treat her I would encourage you to find another one. If this is not an option then please feel to post more questions or request a consult with the findings of your vet and we may be able to help with recommendations for treatment. I hope this helps and that you and Missy get the help she needs. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

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