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My dog is weak, not eating, falling, and has eye mucus. What's wrong?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 6 years and 7 months old

She's not eating only drink water. Weak. walks and she loses balance and she tries to stand and lean on our legs and she falls. Mucus Around left eye.

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 24th, 2016

Poor Chispa sounds extremely ill! This extreme weakness could be caused by injury, systemic illness, heartworm disease, infection, and inflammation. She needs to see a vet right away, please take her into an ER vet now.
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