Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 6 years old | 8 lbs
Hello, earlier today Maggy started sneezing and becoming very shaky, now she is laying down but won't move the spot or eat, she drank a water earlier but since hasn't left her spot, and she seems to become scared or stiff when I pet her or move her a little from her spot, is she sick and may not want to be bothered? Any help is appreciated thanks for reading
1 Answer
Published on October 17th, 2017
Yes, it does sound like Maggy is sick, and it's concerning that she won't move, eat, and sounds lethargic. I would not try to move her, and I would also try to tempt her to eat by offering her some boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice, or by soaking her food in gently warmed low sodium beef or chicken broth. If she refuses to eat those things and is still acting this way in the morning, then I would take her into the vet. I hope this helps!
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