My dog keeps doing a prayer pose. Is it a sign of stomach pain?

Question

Bunna, our 3-yr-old Indian male Spitz weighing 10kg is making prolonged bow/prayer poses. We had adopted it when it was 16-months-old. Its former parents got it from a friend when it was just 4-5 days old instead of the mandatory 45-60days. There are no sounds from its abdomen and pooh is okay. Is this sign of chondritis or stomach pain? Pet's info: Dog | Spitz | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 2 months old | 16.5 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Prolonged bowing / prayer poses is typically an indicator of abdominal pain in dogs / cats. The pain can be stemming from a primary gastrointestinal issue or from an organ system like the kidneys, pancreas or liver. Diagnostic blood work and / or radiographs are typically needed in order to best rule in / rule out certain possibilities and plan for the best therapeutic approach. Hope this makes sense.

My dog keeps doing a prayer pose. Is it a sign of stomach pain?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

My newly adopted pet won't eat hay. What can I do to encourage it?

My small pet is limping and can't bear weight. Should I see a vet?

My pet's eye looks strange but doesn't seem to hurt. What's wrong?

My rat is losing weight and has breathing issues. What should I do?

My ferret has bloody urine and bladder stones. Is it an emergency?

Share