My girl isn't eating

[ownedbylucy]

Ok, I'm a first time dog owner...my boxie is almost a year (in 3 days) and we have had her since she was 12 weeks old. She is on a strict diet of 3 cups a day...she has has digestion issues in the past. But for the most part, she is energetic and outgoing.

Yesterday, when I came home I fed her the usual 1 cup she gets in the afternoon, no problem. When outside and did her business but about 2 hours later she started laying around and acting lethargic.

This morning, she didn't even look at her food or water when I fill them up for her. I offered a couple of times and tried to get her excited about eating but she just layed on the couch and moped around.

How long do I wait, with her not eating to call the vet?

 

[Austin's Mom]

Maybe she's just having an "off" day and her tummy is upset. If she doesn't perk up I'd give the vet a call just to be safe.

 

[Gruntsmom]

Hopefully, she is just having an "off day" as Austin's Mom said. If she continues to be lethargic and refuses food and water, and/or has other symptoms of possible illness, a call to the vet is in order. I hope she is feeling better today. Please keep us posted. Sending healing vibes to your girl.

 

[ownedbylucy]

all is well, I got home and she went at the food like a Barracuda, she must have just felt a little down

thanks for the replies

 

[joeys mom]

Just caught this and I am glad to hear that your girl is feeling better!

 

[Box Boys]

So glad she's feeling better.

 

[ownedbylucy]

again, thanks for all the help...maybe I'm trailing off the intent of the thread but when does she...uhhh (coughs) have her "girl time of the month"? Would that create a lack of desire to eat?

She hasn't been spayed yet