My dog won't eat, is lethargic, and has a tight stomach. What's wrong?

She may have ingested something that isn't agreeing with her GI tract. Monitor her and if the symptoms worsen, seek veterinary attention. If not, withhold food for 12-24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet ( boiled boneless / skinless chicken and plain white rice) in small, frequent amounts. Serve warm or mix in a teaspoon or two of baby food to stimulate the appetite. If her appetite does not return or she begins to vomit, see your veterinarian.

This sounds potentially serious (infection, trauma, foreign object or obstruction). Without a physical exam though, we can't determine what may be wrong with Timmy. Ideally, he should be seen by your veterinarian or at the nearest veterinary ER today. Abdominal x-rays and maybe lab work can be done after an exam to diagnose the underlying cause. Supportive care (IV or subcutaneous fluids, pain medication, etc.) can also be administered as indicated until a diagnosis is reached.

This sounds very concerning and you should take her to a Pet ER tonight. She could have a severe infection or could have swallowed a toy and now has an intestinal obstruction. This is an emergency. The vet will need to take radiographs and if it is an obstruction Daisy will likely need surgery. Please take her to the PetER now.

Hello there! I'm sorry to hear that Tahki isn't feeling well. I highly recommend that you take her to see the vet as soon as possible. While the cause of her stiff stomach may not be bloat, there are other conditions that can cause this symptom, like pain, an obstruction, or internal bleeding. I certainly hope that this isn't the case, but the fact that she's not eating, acting painful, and has a firm stomach suggests that something is seriously wrong. At the vet, they will give her a physical, and most likely they will want to take x-rays of her stomach. They may also recommend bloodwork, depending on how her physical exam and x-rays look. This could be a life-threatening situation, so I strongly suggest that Takhi sees a vet quickly. Here is a local 24-hour veterinarian: Happy Tails Veterinary Emergency Clinic 2936 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27408 (336) 288-2688 Good luck, and I hope that Takhi gets better soon!

This sounds like it may be a neck or back problem that can be affected the spinal cord causing stiff legs and a tense abdomen. The pain in the back can make the abdomen tight. Is she able to walk or get up? That will tell you a good deal about how serious this is. She does need to go to the vet for blood work and exam to see which area is affected and what your treatment options are

Poor Luka! If she is in worse pain, yes take her into a vet immediately. I'm wondering if they have checked her uterus. I see that she isn't spayed, and a pyometra (a life threatening infection of the uterus) could be causing her symptoms. Please take her back into a vet now. Best of luck.

Poor guy. Stomach upset is a possible cause; however, with such vague symptoms of being uncomfortable and decreased appetite, there are other potential internal issues. I notice that he is intact also, so a prostate issue could also cause a sudden pain response and decreased appetite as well. If he does not seem to be improving on his own within the next 1-2 days, then it is best to get him fully examined by your veterinarian for any other sources of his pain (prostate, joints, etc). I hope that your furry friend feels better soon! Best wishes and take care.