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My old dog is lethargic, won't eat, and I think he ate poison.

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Australian Cattle Dog | Male | neutered | 11 years and 4 months old | 40 lbs

Dog was extremely lethargic in the morning and refused to get up when usually will immediately follow me, he even seemed hesitant to lift his head. After a few minutes i moved him in front of his food an water where he drank for around a minute not including the few brakes he took to breath. After he was not interested in eating and only moved after he was dragged a few steps. Currently I think he may have ingested some pesticide that was sprayed recently but looking for a second opinion, thanks

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Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Dr. Paula Simons

Veterinarian

Published on March 28th, 2020

This is an emergency. If you suspect a pesticide you should call the pet poison control helpline. Otherwise, when I see older animals present this way through the ER I am very worried about abdominal bleeding from a tumor. I would not wait. He should be see by a vet ASAP.

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