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    fixius_ae Posts: 27, Reputation: 6
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    Jul 25, 2005, 06:54 PM
    My Dog Just Quit Eating and Drinking
    I have an 11 month old pit bull male that I got a few weeks ago from a friend who couldn't keep him. He has been drinking and eating just fine until Sunday(7/24) when I was informed that he has not been eating or drinking the past few days. He isn't living with me at the moment but is over at a relatives house. My brother said that he isn't eating or drinking and is just lying around. I am going to call the vet tomorrow but I sort of want answers now... Can anyone help me? :confused:
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    Jul 25, 2005, 08:09 PM
    A sudden change in behavior often means a physical problem. He seemed to do OK going from your friend's care to yours, and I would think he would be OK going to your relative's care. Is he a chewer? If so, he may have shredded something and then swallowed a piece he can't pass. Some dogs are much worse about that than others. Usually the vet can fix the problem.

    There are several diseases that can cause problems too. Most of them the vet can take care of too. I wish I could be more specific, but the vet may have a hard time sorting it out even seeing the dog and examining him. The vet may need your help as far as what the dog may have eaten and exposure to other dogs.

    I hope he will be OK.
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    Jul 31, 2005, 04:48 PM
    Not drinking-not good
    It is not uncommon for animals to go 2-3 days without eating, for a number of reasons. But not drinking is a problem. He needs to be monitored closely, in case they just don't see him drinking but he is. If not he needs to see a vet right away. Good luck!
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    Mar 27, 2008, 09:02 AM
    My vet says dogs can go a couple of weeks without eating but the must dribnk water every day.
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    Mar 27, 2008, 10:08 AM
    If you are still concerned, I would suggest carrying the dog to the vet.
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