Rottweiler lethargic, not eating, and constipated. What should I do?

Poor Diesel. He sounds pretty sick, and I'm quite concerned that he's lost a lot of weight. At this point in time, I think he needs veterinary attention now. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

Hi there and thank you for using Pet Coach to address your concern. If he is not eating his dog food I would offer some chicken and rice and see if he is at all interested in eating that. If not, I would recommend having him examined by a veterinarian. With his age, he is at risk for contracting viral infections such as distemper and parvo virus. I would have him tested for Parvo virus if he continues to decline and also test his blood to see if there are any abnormalities. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

It sounds as Harry is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. i would recommend taking him to the vet the first chance you get, he will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection he will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better.

I must say that I love the name of your pet. It is very unique. The question that needs to be answered is whether the getting tired is due to your dog possibly being overweight or if he has a medical condition that is causing him to get lethargic during the walks. So before you start decreasing the food or changing the food to a diet, I urge you to make an appointment with your regular veterinarian to have a complete physical examination performed. Things like cardiac disease, diabetes, hypothyroidism, etc. can all cause dogs that are similar in size and breed to exhibit the symptoms yours is displaying. The vet will probably need to run a few tests like a full CBC chemistry profile, thyroid hormone analysis, urinalysis, and possibly x-rays of the chest and abdomen. I realize that this may seem like a lot but trust me it is always better to error on the side of caution. And if all of these tests come back normal, you will have a great baseline to go by if he ever experiences any sickness in the future. Thanks for your question. I hope I have given you some help.

Given the lack of clinical signs besides lethargy and inappetence, there is not much else to go on here. I would consider obtaining a rectal thermometer tomorow and checking for a fever (above 102.5), which might suggest the presence of an infection or inflammation. If you detect a fever, I would definitely suggest getting Rusty to the vet sometime soon. If there is no fever, but his condition does not get better by Monday he should be taken in for an examination regardless. You can certainly try and feed Rusty something that would normally be considering irresistible just to see if he will accept it, rather than just his normal dog food. Anyway, hope this helps and that Rusty is feeling better soon. It is entirely possible that he might just feeling a little under the weather or maybe could have eaten something he shouldn't have that upset his stomach. If this is the case, the symptoms should pass with short time.

Before medicating your dog, you should discuss it with your veterinarian. Legally, we are prohibited from providing doses for prescription medication in the absence of a physical exam and a patient-veterinarian-client relationship. In the meantime, you can submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth. Since Max has "simple" diarrhea (no other symptoms), you can try a 24 hour fast followed by a bland diet in small, frequent amounts. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte during this fast. Begin feeding one tablespoon of food every hour and gradually increasing the amount. Feed bland until the stool is normal then transition slowly to his regular diet. A bland diet can be plain white rice mixed with one of the following: boiled boneless/skinless chicken breasts, cooked/drained ground beef, cottage cheese or cooked/drained ground turkey. Mix ingredients in a 1:1 ratio. See your veterinarian if the loose stool does not resolve or if Max begins vomiting or develops lethargy, loss of appetite or abdominal pain.

It's hard to say. She could be lethargic or could be painful and hiding it well when she does move around. Since it is clearly not her normal behavior, I would recommend having Shasta examined by a vet. The vet will do a physical exam and discuss her medical history to determine if diagnostics are necessary to determine what is going on.