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My dog is suddenly aggressive, not eating or sleeping. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 10 months and 28 days old | 44 lbs

My dog is suddenly started behaving aggresive. Have not eaten food or slept from yesterday.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 11th, 2020

Any dog that all of a sudden acts aggressive it is usually due to some type of pain in the body. If he is not eating he may have an intestinal obstruction and that is painful. I suggest you get him to a vet for an exam.

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