Animal lovers (or not), please help me.

My brother's dog hasn't eaten anything since last Friday. He went from 100 to 0 overnight. My brother tries to feed him [i]anything[/i] he might want. He tried to give him his anti-fungal meds that he's been taking for months. The dog clenches his jaws so tight that my brother couldn't give him the medicine. He goes outside now and lies there. He normally stays inside unless he has to go to the bathroom. Now he goes outside and lies there. He won't eat and keeps his jaws so tight you'd think he has rabies. Although, he's not wanting to eat vs the fear of water.

I want my brother to be happy, and I want his dog happy.

He's 11 yrs old. But, something happened Friday. Because, he went from fine to acting like he's dying.

Is there anyway you can help me out here?

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A decreased appetite in dogs is often a sign of sickness, especially if your dog is exhibiting other symptoms at the same time. Although a loss of appetite in dogs doesn’t necessarily indicate serious disease, prompt veterinary attention is important because it could be a sign of significant illness, including cancer, various systemic infections, pain, liver problems, and kidney failure.

Your dog may not want to eat because something in its mouth is causing pain. Have them checked for a broken or loose tooth, severe gingivitis, and even an oral tumor.

Making mealtime a fun time for your pet, such as by playing with a toy that dispenses food or rewarding your dog with food for doing a trick.

Taking your dog for a walk before mealtime.

Changing your dog’s feeding situation. If you normally feed your pet with other animals, try feeding them alone. Or try using different bowls or plates at different heights to see what your dog prefers

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