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Why is my dog not eating, drinking lots, vomiting, and has a rash?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 6 years and 1 month old | 25 lbs

Won't eat, drinks alot of water then vomits.also has a rash in groin area working up to chest.7yr old dog.what could be wrong??

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 16th, 2017

Poor Duke! It sounds like he has a couple of things going it. First, it's very concerning that he is vomiting up water and not eating. He could have a severe GI illness, a foreign body, may have eaten something rotten, or could have pancreatitis. The rash could be due to a contact allergy. His symptoms of vomiting water and not eating are serious enough to require immediate medical attention. I would have Duke seen by a vet now to diagnose what is causing his symptoms so he can be treated.
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