My old dog has eye discharge, flies, and won't eat. What should I do?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm sorry to hear Thor isn't feeling well, While it is possible that Thor may have a cold, I would be concerned by his lethargy and not wanting to eat. At his age, we do become concerned about several possibilities, including kidney disease, liver disease, GI issues, diabetes, or a growth of some kind. If he does not improve within 24 hours or begins to worsen, I would recommend he be evaluated by his regular veterinarian, have any necessary testing done (xrays, bloodwork) to determine what may be going on, and start any treatment that may be needed to help resolve it. Good luck!

It sounds like she should be examined by a vet to determine the cause of her problems. It is very concerning that she is thin and weak and your vet can run some lab-work to screen for kidney disease, liver disease, endocrine diseases, etc. Your vet can also take x-rays, if needed, to look for any abnormalities that would cause decreased appetite and weight loss. She could also have a problem with her teeth and your vet can do a dental evaluation. She may need an antibiotic to treat a conjunctivitis. Please call a vet and schedule a check up.

It sounds like Blacky may have a bit of an upper respiratory infection as that can cause discharge from the eyes and nose, as well as fever, lethargy and loss of appetite, a vet checkup can help confirm this and get him started on treatment to feeling better. However, if he's been bitten by a potentially rabid animal or isn't up to date on his vaccines you should seek veterinary care immediately.

A sore, weepy eye may indicate infection or injury. The excessive thirst has several causes including diabetes, renal disease, liver disease, endocrine disorders, fever or infection. Ideally, an exam with your veterinarian would be recommended. The eye can be examined to diagnose any cause and blood and urine samples can be submitted to assess major organ function. These may lead to a definitive diagnosis after which the appropriate treatment can be administered. Place an e-collar (cone) on her to prevent pawing or rubbing at the eye until she sees the doctor.

That's not good Titus has no appetite. I see he's an older dog, and this loss of appetite could be caused by many things such as dental disease, kidney failure, heart disease, liver disease, or even cancer to name a few. The cloudy eyes could be due to natural aging, cataracts, an infection, or glaucoma. Without seeing him in person, I can't say for sure what is going on with him. I recommend a vet visit today, and I suggest getting a geriatric blood panel and urinalysis done. These tests can help diagnose if there are any underlying health problems causing him to not eat. The vet can also examine his eyes. Please take him into a vet. I hope this helps.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Noah. I recommend that he sees his veterinarian. He may have an eye infection given the discharge. He also sounds like he is having gastrointestinal upset as well. Based on his exam findings, his veterinarian may recommend fecal testing to look for intestinal parasites or another type of infection. From there, medications can be prescribed to help him feel better. I hope this information helps!

It sounds like there are a couple of things going on with Scout at the moment. The drooling and blood from his mouth suggests a dental problem, which can be common in older dogs. It would also cause him to not eat as much, and he would eat the softened food because it won't hurt his teeth as much. As for the thick mucus from his eyes, that can be a sign of an eye infection. Finally the panting can be a sign of being hot or something more serious such as heart disease. It's very concerning to me that you think there is blood in his drool and his eating has decreased. You need to take him into the vet first thing in the morning, this is not something that can be treated at home or should be left untreated. The vet can treat his myriad of problems. Best of luck, I hope this helps.