My dog is shaking, unresponsive, and won't eat or drink. What to do?

Poor Brownie! The good news is that his nose being cold and wet is not a sign of illness in dogs. A dog's nose can go from cold and wet to warm and dry simply by lying in the sun or next to a heat source. It is concerning, however, that he is not eating or drinking, and is shaking and laying around. It is serious when a dog won't drink water, and I would have Brownie seen by a vet right away. This not eating and drinking could be caused by a systemic illness, infection, inflammation, or injury. He could be shaking because he has a fever. The vet can diagnose what is causing his symptoms, and can treat him for them. I would take him into a vet right away.

Oh dear! This sounds extremely serious - your dog may be having a seizure, or may have a serious illness or ingested something toxic. I'm afraid there is really nothing you can do at home for a problem this serious, so the best advice I can give you is to take your dog to the nearest veterinarian immediately. I would be concerned that he may die without immediate veterinary care.

Poor Harlow! She sounds like she is feeling quite ill. The trembling and [shaking](https://www.petcoach.co/article/why-is-my-dog-shaking-most-common-reasons) could be caused by pain, and the not eating and drinking could be caused by a [foreign body](https://www.petcoach.co/article/7-things-you-should-know-about-foreign-bodies-in-dogs), severe GI illness, or [pancreatitis](https://www.petcoach.co/article/pancreatitis-inflammation-in-dogs). Because she isn't eating or drinking, I'm recommending you take her into your vet right away. Not drinking can lead to dehydration, which may complicate any underlying condition(s). Your vet can determine what is causing these symptoms, and how best to treat it. Please take her into your vet today.

I'm quite concerned that Whitey is shaking, and won't eat or drink. I'm not so concerned about his nose being dry and warm, as that isn't a sign of illness in dogs. Given his young age and his current symptoms, I think it's best he sees a vet immediately. Please take him into one now.

Poor Broeski doesn't sound like he feels well! His anorexia could be due to things such as dental disease, systemic illness, infection, or injury. The shaking could be due to pain or fever. If he's still acting this way in the morning, I'd take him into the vet to get checked out. I hope this helps!

It sounds as your pet is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking him to the vet urgently, he will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection he will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better. . if the vet thinks it is more serious he will need a blood test and possibly an ultrasound in order to find out what is wrong.

I'm sorry Paws isn't doing well at the moment! I would try offering him water. Give him a chance to drink the water, I would keep offering it to him over an hour. If he refuses to drink the water, or he drinks the water and then vomits it up, then I would take him into the ER vet. It's a pretty serious sign when a dog won't drink water or can't keep it down, and in cases like that, it's best for them to see a vet right away. Should he drink the water and keep it down, then it's fine to wait until the morning to take him into the vet. Continue to monitor him tonight, and if Paws becomes very lethargic, the shaking gets worse, he starts vomiting, or he shows any other signs of illness, then take him into an ER vet right away. I hope this helps and he feels better soon!