My dog is vomiting, constipated, and lethargic. What's wrong?

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• Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on November 8th, 2016

  Poor Molly! Because she hasn't eating for a couple of days, I would take her into the vet. She could be constipated, but she could also have a GI illness, a foreign body, pancreatitis, or may have eaten something rotten. When a dog refuses to eat for days, it's time to see the vet. The vet can do diagnose what is causing her symptoms, and can prescribe an appropriate treatment.

  

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• Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

  Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

  Published on April 18th, 2021

  Poor Molly! If she has vomited multiple times today, is having bloody diarrhea, not interested in food, and you feel that her gums look paler than normal to you, this is very concerning and warrants a vet visit today. I would recommend taking her to your closest emergency clinic today to be seen.
  
  These symptoms could be caused by a number of different things, so it's hard to say what might be wrong without being able to examine her and run some tests. Some possible causes would include a systemic illness such as liver or kidney disease, a serious GI problem such as pancreatitis or an intestinal blockage, a uterine infection called pyometra which can be life-threatening (if she is not spayed, as indicated in your "pet info" section above), or ingestion of something toxic.
  
  The ER veterinarian can do blood work, x-rays, or other testing if needed to help diagnose the problem and see what kind of treatment is needed. If you're not sure where to go, try calling your regular vet's office - their voicemail message should have contact information for your nearest ER or an on-call doctor for emergencies.

  

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