My dog luke is a nine yr old huskie/shepard/pincher mix. Two weeks before christmas he started drinking lots more water. He has since then almost stopped eating. We ha e tried 4 different types of food. He barely eats any of his first bowl. He is still drinking lots of water and his energy level has dropped a lot. Today he pooped what looked just like plain grass. He could not get it all out and I had to help so concerned

Time for a trip to the vet if you haven't already done so. Could be a distended bowel or many other infections in dogs. Canine Bloat (http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/articles/caninebloat.htm)

At 9 years old your dog could be developing age related disorders such as kidney/liver disease, diabetes. He could have a digestive upset or disorder, it could be a number of things. What would be best for him would be to have a vet check him over and test for things that he/she deems necessary to get to the bottom of what is going on. We can only guess.
My best advice would be to get him in for an exam.

He may have parvo

I am with lady sam... something like diabetes, renal disease, or hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's disease). Also, add a stomach problem. Finally, at 9 years old, any sort of malignancy has to be included in a list of 'maybe's'.
Dogs with digestive upsets will frequently eat a little grass. If he is passing grass (it is totally indigestible) then he is eating more than a little. Time for an exam.
Diabetes and kidney disease can be almost diagnosed with a fairly simple blood test. Cushings also has several other features that may be suggestive, but not totally diagnostic. Malignancies are best left to x-ray, ultrasound, or CAT scan for 'insight'.

At 9 years of age Parvo is un-likely, also those symptoms don't really point to parvo. At 9 there is a greater risk for diseases that Paleophlatus and Lady Sam have mentioned. It could also be something as simple and a broken tooth. Check his mouth for any indication of infection or something lodged in his gums or tongue.

A lot of dogs eat grass, well, just because they can, some believe it's to settle and upset stomach. I agree entirely with the advice to seek a vet.

Amber, its been 3 weeks. Can you update us on your guy?

We just found out he is a diabetic thank you for your advice.

How is his diabetes being controlled? I've had dogs on pills and dogs on insulin.

I'm curious about your experience.

Take your dog to the vet ASAP. Then check your dog food maybe he is allergic to something in it. Also maybe your dog luke ate something that he should not have. My dad's dog ate lead piant and had to have a lot of vet work done and then he had to eat upright.

take your dog to the the vet ASAP. then check your dog food maybe he is allergic to something in it. Also maybe your dog luke ate somthing that he should not have. My dad's dog ate lead piant and had to have alot of vet work done and then he had to eat upright.


Did you read the thread? The dog was diagnosed by a Veterinarian - the dog is diabetic.

Please read the whole thread before you answer.