My Chihuahua's legs are frozen; why is she in pain and won't move?

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My chihuahuas legs seems to look like they are frozen and she won't move unless standing up she had tears in her eyes and looked very sad and in pain. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 11 months old | 8.8 lbs

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Chihuahuas commonly get neck and back pain from bulging intervertebral discs. They are painful and don't want to move. That sounds like what Darcir experiencing. You should keep her quiet, carry her outdoors to go to the bathroom and no other exercise. Absolutely no jumping. Massaging her back to relieve the muscle spasms will help. This is a serious problem as they can become paralyzed. I recommend taking Darcir to your veterinarian for an exam, X-rays, pain medication and muscle relaxers. They will get a diagnosis and then they can treat her properly. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Darcir.

My Chihuahua's legs are frozen; why is she in pain and won't move?

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