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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?
1 Answer
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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