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Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 11 years old | 35 lbs
My Maltese/ cavalier hasn't been eating properly the last couple of days and yelps everytime I touch her underside of her body, her eyes a goopy when she wakes up and she is occasionally shaking, as well as walking slow.
1 Answer
Published on September 17th, 2017
Poor Belle! It sounds like she is experiencing some pain and she could have a problem with her back or possibly abdominal pain. In order to diagnose, she needs to be examined by a vet to localize the source if the pain. She may need an anti-inflammatory and pain medications to help treat the problem. You should restrict her activity until she is seen by a vet; no running, jumping, etc. Hope she feels better soon!
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