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My dog is shaking, not walking, and seems to be in pain. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 14 lbs

tail between his legs, tight belly, doesn't walk or run as usual, shaking, laying very still, sometimes will crawl instead of walk

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on November 30th, 2016

Poor Champ, it sounds like he is either very sore or very anxious and may have suffered an injury. If this persists longer than 12hours or he develops any other signs you should have him checked by your vet to identify the cause

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