Why is my Cocker Spaniel lethargic, shivering, and has diarrhea?

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For the past week my dog has not been her normal self. She is a 7yo English Cocker Spaniel. She tried to jump up on a high bed and since seems lethargic and anxious. When we come in after a walk she shivers even when it’s not cold. She was in cold weather and he seemed to make it worse. She is not eating regularly and has occasional diarrhea. I believe it could be intervertébral disc disease. Pet's info: Dog | Cocker Spaniel | Female | spayed | 7 years and 10 months old | 23 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, sorry to hear about Isa. She may indeed have a herniated disk, this tends to be very painful and dogs may Yelp and whine when they move or get picked up. They also refuse to do their normal jumping on furniture and may avoid stairs. However, there are other causes for pain such as hip pain and knee pain which may also cause some limping. There are other things to consider such as GI pain especially with the diarrhea, liver or kidney disease, and pancreatitis. Isa should be evaluated by her veterinarian to rule out evidence of a herniated disk and determine where she is the most painful. Hope this helps and best of luck

Why is my Cocker Spaniel lethargic, shivering, and has diarrhea?

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