My old dog is 15, won't eat, can't stand, and has stomach cramps. What's wrong?

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My partner has an older dog, roughly around the age of 15, and he’s not himself at all. He can’t stand on his own for long periods of time, he’s not eating or drinking and it’s like he’s got cramps in his stomach. What should I do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 55 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I would recommend that Max get checked out by a vet. His symptoms to not fit with any single disease or issue, but it could be caused by pain from arthritis, muscle problems, neurologic disease, intestinal issues (blockage, cancer, inflammation, infection), internal medical issues (liver or kidney disease), or something else. After thorough physical examination, the vet will probably recommend bloodwork and maybe x-rays to determine what could be the cause of his symptoms.

My old dog is 15, won't eat, can't stand, and has stomach cramps. What's wrong?

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