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Why is my 5-month puppy's head back, not eating, but drinking water?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 28 days old | 7 lbs

My dog is 5 months. Her head is extending backward like she's falling asleep or falling over but she's awake. She won't eat. Wants water tho. What is this?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 13th, 2016

Nalah needs to be seen by an emergency veterinarian right away. This is a sign of some problem with the central nervous system (brain). She could be suffering from a severe infection, meningitis, hepatoencephalic syndrome, or canine distemper, and many more. Please take her to a vet or Pet ER now..

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