My dog suddenly can't walk, lift head, or eat. What should I do?

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My beagle can't lift her head and she can't walk very well!! What do u suggest? it just came on all of a sudden and she's not eating her dr is closed. Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Female | spayed | 11 years and 8 months old

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

it sounds like she either hurt one of her front legs (and by lowering her head it puts less weight and pressure on the affected leg) or she has a slipped disk injury (cervical slipped disks can affect the head and the limbs at once). If you can't take her to an emergency center or out of hours services let her rest and minimize her movement as much as you can until you can get her to your vet.

My dog suddenly can't walk, lift head, or eat. What should I do?

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