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Why is my dog weak, not eating, or standing after abscess treatment?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | 25 lbs

My Dog shery, 8 yrs old, cross breed, was suffering from Abscess at neck, after consulting VET, that abscess was flushed naturally, leaving behind a huge wound, treated with Montaz and polibian injection for 6 days accompany by painkiller injection, regular dressing was done, but from after the injection were over he stopped eating anything, and vomitted the previous feed, he is not eating anything and is now totally weak, could even stand at his own, please help, we are feeding milk twice a day

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 3, 2020

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Sheru. I recommend that he sees his veterinarian again. I worry that his infection has not fully resolved. If there is still an infection trapped under the skin, this can make him feel ill. Many times an abscess needs to be treated with surgery. I hope this information helps!

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