My dog yelped, can't walk, and won't eat. Is it a spinal issue?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
My 8 year old fox terrier yelped in pain and now does not want to walk on his back legs and seems to be truing to get comphy... i pick him up and he yelps and shivers i rubbed and he gets tense right above his tail and his tail tummy and leg... what could it be? Hes not eating or drinking either
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Published on May 8th, 2017
This sounds like a neurological problem affecting the spinal cord. Intervertebral disc extrusion and spinal cord infarct are most likely at this stage given initial pain and clinical signs. An immediate check up is needed ti confirm this suspicion and investigate and treat appropriately. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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Published on December 16th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be due to a neurologic condition such as a disc herniation or possibly something like a tumor or something else affecting the spinal cord and causing this. It is very important that you have him evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible as some of these conditions such as a disc herniation are very time sensitive to achieve a full recovery. They would be able to check for these abnormalities and treat him accordingly. Best of luck!
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Published on May 11th, 2019
If these signs suddenly appeared a neurological problem is suspected possibly involving the thoraco-lumbar tract of the spinal cord. Intervertebral disc disease, spinal cord strokes and more sinister causes like tumors may be all possible differentials. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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