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Why is my 10-year-old American Bulldog growling and tail-tucked?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog | Male | 10 years old | 90 lbs

I have a 10 year American bulldog that is lately growling at me and his tail is lately in between his legs. What can I do?

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 4th, 2017

I am sorry to hear about Pepe. If this is a new behavior for him we would be worried about a medical cause, including pain or a change in the brain (such as a tumor). I would recommend starting with an examination by your veterinarian to see if they can locate a medical problem that could be causing this sudden behavior change.

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