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Sent to Pet Experts October 05, 2005 11:52 p.m.

My scottie won't eat for 3 days already, she only drink water, milk and carrot, what's wrong?

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October 06, 2005 12:14 a.m. (22 minutes and 10 seconds later)

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Maybe you should ask your vet about Cyproheptadine? It's an appetite stimulant that I've seen used at clinics for cats who won't eat...

I hope your situation gets better.

Also:

Dogs can get things stuck between their teeth and gums. Also if your dog has an abscess of some kind that would make it difficult to eat as it would hurt when the dog tried to chew anything. Maybe there are 2 teeth crowded into 1 spot (like one underneath the other) which could also create a problem. I know this is the last thing someone would think to look at but hope you have had your dogs teeth checked for any problems.

If you figure out the problem with your scottie, and it was after recieving this information, please remember to click the "accept" button, thanks... goodluck with her.

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Sent October 06, 2005 12:37 a.m. (23 minutes and 21 seconds later)

I was worrying if it's something even worst, i know that sometimes they just won't eat for a day or so, but never been like 3 days, well, at least she's drinking water and milk, and of course carrot, but will it be a digestion problem? ps... check the teeth already, nothing like what you said.... but about abscess, can't see any.... unless it's in the throat

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October 06, 2005 12:49 a.m. (11 minutes and 26 seconds later)

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Sent October 06, 2005 1:23 a.m. (34 minutes and 0 seconds later)

Thanks, but seems like there's nothing about symptom, is there a way that i can search through "symptoms" to diagnose or less get a idea of what's happening?

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October 06, 2005 1:37 a.m. (13 minutes and 44 seconds later)

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This is the only symptom I was able to find on a site that focuses only on scotties and this is the only thing that mentioned fatigue and lethargy. If you want to check out the site yourself, here is the address:

http://www.scotties.com/health.html

Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is an underproduction of hormones by the thyroid gland. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include:
Abnormal loss of coat (often bilateral and symmetrical), poor coat condition, fading of coat color
Chronic skin disorders and infections, skin allergies, dry or scaling skin
Weight gain
Infertility
Fatigue, lethargy
Intolerance of cold

David -- Proud Pet Owner of Many Pets! :) -- 100% Positive Feedback on 6 Pet Accepts
Years of taking care exotic and domestic pets. Part time work in Animal Shelter and Pet Store

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