Hello Kelly,

It sounds like your dog needs to go immediately to the veterinarian.

Not eating for a "few days" is significant and severe and requires immediate veterinary intervention and treatment.

If your veterinarian’s office isn’t open you should go to the local emergency clinic.

Your dog, depending their size, breed, and age probably couldn’t have ingested enough m&m’s to be fatal, but the secondary pancreatitis, or other side effects could be life threatening.

I wish you luck, and my best wishes for a return to health,

Sincerely,
Krista Magnifico, DVM
Owner Jarrettsville Veterinary Center
Jarrettsville MD.
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Hello Again,

Never hesitate to get a second opinion.

I always want my clients to feel comfortable with all of the information and decisions they make.

We would love to meet you and Rommel. And we would be happy to go over any and all concerns that you have.

It sounds like he definately needs some help.

The estimate is not something I can review with you here. But any vet visit you make should clarify their choices and your options clearly and help you to make the right decision for you and your pet.

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