Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 9 months old | 25 lbs
My dauchund seems in pain, his stomach is a little hard and chest is tender. He can't seem to jump. What could be wrong? ?
1 Answer
Published on July 28th, 2018
The abdominal pain and inability to jump may be a sign of spinal cord trouble. Seeing that Scruffy is is a dachshund, there is always a possibility that he has a slipped disk (Inter vertebral Disk Disease). This is very serious and time is of the essence. Please take Scruffy to a vet or Pet ER now. The longer you wait the worse the condition may get. This is also very painful. He could also have a serious tummy ache, which would need to be ruled out.
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