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My dog won't eat after rabies shot & microchip, but is energetic.

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 10 months old | 12 lbs

Hello, I have a mixed breed dog. She's a chipin (mini pinch.- chihuahua) she's 1 year old, a week ago she got her rabies and microchip done and since then she hasn't been eating well or hasn't been hungry at all. What can I do? She's still energetic and plays around but she won't eat. All she wants to or eat is a few peanuts. Thank you for your answer

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Published on May 28th, 2017

This is a quite generic but concerning sign. Differentials are many, from gastrointestinal diseases (infection/inflammations often dietary related) to any disease that can spread systemically (causing lethargy for example) like infection, and anything that can cause pain/discomfort.
The approach must be logic, starting from offering different kind of food. A check up is needed if inappetence last for more than 24hours.
Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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