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My puppy won't eat, only drinks water. Is it parvovirus symptoms?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | 15 lbs

Good morning i have a problem my pitbull puppy i suspect is infected by parvovirus and it doesn't want to eat it only drinks water i havent immunized it yet its 3months old

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 3rd, 2019

Hi, and thanks for your question.
These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). Considering your suspicion, a clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed.
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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on February 27th, 2018
Lying around not feeling well and not eating is a non-specific sign of an illness. Your puppy could have a tummy ache, worms or one of the serious viral puppy diseases like canine parvovirus infection. If Lucky has not had any vaccinations then he could very well have a parvo infection which is life threatening if not treated. Pitbull puppies and Rottweiler puppies seem to be very prone to this infection. If your pup does not perk up, vomits after drinking water or eating and if he is very lethargic, you need to take him to an emergency room right away. Parvo-infected puppies get very ill very quickly, dehydrate quickly and can die from sepsis and dehydration.
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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on July 20th, 2019
It sounds like he could possibly have parvo virus. I suggest you have him to a vet immediately for an exam. Even if it is not parvo, continued vomiting and not eating/drinking are not good signs. Dogs rarely throw up even if they are having heat stroke so I doubt it is due to the heat but, of course, it could be and heat stroke is an emergency. Please get him examined by a vet as soon as possible.
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