My dog can't stand, is disoriented, and throwing up. What's wrong?

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My dog isn't able to stand up, can barely scoot over to his water dish, looks like he doesn't have motivation to even try to move, seems to throw up the water he drinks but tries to lick it off the floor and seems a little disoriented. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | neutered | 2 years and 6 months old | 70 lbs

Elva Ma DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. I'm so sorry to hear Zeus is unwell. If he is unable to stand, this may be a sign of an injury such as a fractured bone, or it could be neurological, such as a slipped disc in his spine or a head injury. Was there any trauma that occurred shortly before these symptoms appeared? In any case, this sounds serious and I would get him seen at a vet right away. In the meantime, try to protect him from injuring himself by giving him a soft bed to lie on and padding around him, and provide his food and water close by. I hope this helps, and that Zeus gets the help he needs soon!

My dog can't stand, is disoriented, and throwing up. What's wrong?

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