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My Border Collie is limping, restless, and won't eat. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | unneutered | 7 years and 11 months old

my border collie has been off his food every other day, he seems to have stomach pain and I can hear him gurgling loudly He also won't settle - laying down to immediately jump up or crawling forward as if in pain - He is also starts limping every so often. Any advice?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on January 30th, 2018

Hi! Thanks for entrusting us with Frankie's care today! Lameness or limping can be a sign of a few things that range from a muscle sprain to even a fracture. Sometimes pain can result in a decreased appetite. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian so that this can be further assessed which will likely include radiographs. Treatment will be dependent on findings though at the very least pain control medications can be prescribed. Good luck! Hoping for a speedy recovery!

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