My dog was attacked. Why is she lethargic, not eating, and breathing shallowly?

You should get your dog to a vet immediately for a thorough examination as there may have been some serious damage done that is not obvious. Hopefully not and it is just the development of some muscle pain etc but at the very least the vet will be able to give some pain relief, alongside peace of mind.

If the bite wounds penetrated her chest and/or abdomen and they were not surgically explored than she could have internal injuries that need to be addressed. If you feel like she is getting worse and dying than you should take her to an emergency clinic in your area right away as they are used to dealing with trauma and critical care patients. Please find an emergency clinic and have her seen right away.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is very important that she is evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. This is quite concerning. Keep in mind that most dog attacks to small dogs cause a lot of trauma and most of the time there is much more trauma inside than what you can see from the outside. They would be able to examine her more closely and proceed with therapy accordingly. At the very least they can proceed with pain control medications as she is likely painful which is why she is not eating well. I am hoping for a full recovery!

Its hard to say without an examination. Bailey could be sore or it could be a sign of infection. It could also be that the medications are upsetting her stomach. I recommend to play it safe and call your veterinarian. They may want to examine her again. I hope she heals quickly!

I would be concerned that Bell hasn't returned to normal after 12-24 hours. While heat injury is possible usually dogs have issues sooner than now such as seizures, diarrhea, bruising and/or collapse. She could have a problem with her GI tract, something stuck in her esophagus or even a respiratory issues causing her changes. If she continues to cough, seems lethargic/lack of energy, or has any vomiting, diarrhea or continues to have a decreased appetite today she needs to be seen by a veterinarian. I would try calling your veterinarian today as they sometimes have an oncall service or an emergency veterinarian on call to answer questions as well.

Oh no, poor Macy! Lethargy is a very general sign of illness in dogs, and it could be caused by a systemic illness, respiratory disease, infection, inflammation, or injury. I would monitor her for now, and if she continues to be lethargic, or appears to have trouble breathing, then I would have her seen by a vet immediately.

Poor Mia! If her breathing is shallow then she should be examined and treated by a vet right away. She could have a pneumonia and your vet can take an x-ray to evaluated her lungs and then prescribe medications to treat. She might also be dehydrated and need some fluids. Please call your vet or take her to an emergency clinic as soon as possible, Hope she feels better soon!