My dog won't eat after boarding. Vet is unsure. What can I do?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Kairi. She may have been stressed by her change in environment while you were out of town. This can set off a bacterial imbalance in her gastrointestinal tract resulting in vomiting and diarrhea. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian today to see if this is the case. She will likely require fecal testing and some form of treatment depending on these results and her exam findings. She may receive an antibiotic, an anti-nausea medication and possibly fluid therapy. I hope this information helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Oscar. Cats can respond to stress (ie. a boarding stay) with a decrease in appetite. You may want to inquire if he had any vomiting/diarrhea or lack of appetite during his stay. Continue to hand feed him. If his appetite does not return, consult his veterinarian if you can try another diet versus having him seen for an appointment. I hope this information helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Sasa. That is a long time to go without eating. I recommend that she has further testing with her veterinarian or that you seek a second opinion with another one. Blood work, urine testing and abdominal x-rays would be the likely next steps. I hope this information helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your dog. As long as she is otherwise acting normal, it should be fine to monitor her for another 24-48 hours. If her appetite does not improve or she displays other signs of illness, then she will need to see her veterinarian. Hopefully she was just stressed by your absence, but you will need to ensure there is not an underlying medical condition. I hope this information helps!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Vomiting can be observed with conditions such as gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, dietary indiscretion, gastrointestinal foreign body ingestion and obstruction, among other possibilities. For this reason, I highly recommend that you have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment as soon as possible as I am afraid she is likely becoming dehydrated. They would be able to check for these possibilities and also check her hydration status and give her medications to make her feel better. Good luck!

Poor Nellie! Not eating for two weeks is a serious problem, so I would recommend taking her to the vet today. She should have a thorough physical exam as well as blood work or other testing if needed to help determine what's wrong. Some common possibilities in an older dog like this would be liver or kidney disease, thyroid problems, or even some type of cancer.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Loss of appetite and decreased energy can be observed with many conditions such as gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, kidney disease, pancreatitis, among many other possibilities. I recommend that you have Rocco evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for these possibilities and others depending on the findings on exam. Treatment would be based on findings. Good luck and have a great day! Hoping for a speedy recovery!