My 11-week puppy isn't eating much but drinks a lot. Should I worry?

It does appear the Mia may be feeling it a bit off, but I wouldn't get too worried just yet. It could be the weather if it's warm where you are, so she could be generally unwell. Given that she did eat and had some water, I wouldn't take her into a vet just yet. Keep an eye on her over the weekend, and if she's still acting off on Monday, then have her seen by a vet on Monday. If she develops other symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, stops eating, and/or stops drinking, then I would be worried and bring her into a vet sooner. I hope this helps and she feels better soon!

An adult dog that has no other medical conditions can usually go for 12-24 hours without eating as long as he is still drinking water and is alert. He may just have a bit of an [upset stomach](https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-treat-your-dogs-upset-stomach) from something he ate (that he wasn't supposed to) or he could have a touch of gastrointestinal infection. Continue to monitor him. If his symptoms worsen - he stops drinking, becomes lethargic, develops a fever, or begins [vomiting](https://www.petcoach.co/article/vomiting-in-dogs) or has [diarrhea](https://www.petcoach.co/article/diarrhea-in-dogs), then you should [contact your veterinarian](https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-handle-a-pet-emergency/).

Diva is so cute! She may not like the new food you have given her and the change has upset her stomach, leading to her stopping eating. It is concerning that such a young puppy has stopped eating and drinking, and this requires an immediate vet visit. I'd take her into a vet today for a health check. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

Hello. If he's bright and alert and feeling well drinking water no vomiting and no diarrhea I would not be too concerned at this time. But if he refuses to eat tomorrow or shows any signs of lethargy loss of activity vomiting diarrhea, he does need to be seen as soon as possible. Hopefully he'll feel better in a day or so. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

If he is behaving normally otherwise, continue feeding a bland diet for a few days. He may just have some minor stomach upset. Afterwards, transition slowly to the regular diet. Monitor for extreme lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite or abdominal pain. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian.

Hi there! I'm very sorry to hear about Kimi's troubles. If I had a client call and report the clinical signs you are describing, I'd ask to see the puppy right away. Young puppies, especially smaller ones, can be susceptible to getting a low blood sugar if they go a long time without eating. Not to mention that they can get dehydrated fairly easily as well. I'd definitely recommend Kimi go in to see her veterinarian right away. The veterinarian can perform an exam and check her hydration status. They may also want to check Kimi for an infection of some kind, and/or evaluate some diagnostics like radiographs and lab work. Kimi may need some in-hospital treatments or even just some medications for you to give at home. Things that can make puppies not feel well and stop eating include, but aren't limited to viruses, baceterial infections, ingesting toxic materials, ingesting pieces of toy or blanket and getting a blockage, eating anything out of the ordinary and getting indigestion, or even parasites. I hope you find this answer helpful. Best of luck!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Az. I'm sorry to hear he is not eating. If he continues to refuse food, he will need to see a veterinarian as he is so young. He may have intestinal parasites, an upset stomach or a more serious viral infection. In the meantime, continue to offer him and water and try hand feeding him. Monitor for signs of vomiting and diarrhea. I hope this information helps!