My dog is lethargic, can't walk, and barely peeing. Is this serious?

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My dog has been lethargic and not been able to walk in weeks. She peed 1 time yesterday and pooped once 3 days ago. We took her to the vet yesterday. She got X-rays done. The vet said she could still walk, even though the vet was holding her upright with a hip harness and soon as she let go our dog collapsed to the ground. We were sent home w/ muscle relaxant & pain meds. It was $400. I feel this didn't help at all as my dog is still the same. Is normal for dogs to not go pee or poop in days? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Catherine Stecyk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. If Peach is unable to walk, she may have either a neurologic disease (such as intervertebral disc disease or a polyneuropathy) or a musculoskeletal disease (polymyopathy, arthritis, etc) that is preventing her from wanting to stand or walk. It is not normal for dogs to not urinate at least daily. Some dogs can go a day or two without defecating, but urination should happen multiple times a day. Lack of urination can be caused by or even due to kidney disease, which can rapidly become fatal if a dog does not pass urine. I do not know of her exact clinical status, but if Peach is unable to stand or walk for weeks now, and has been lethargic and not urinating/defecating, you may have to consider her quality of life. Meaning, do you believe that Peach is enjoying each day as she should. If not, is it time to consider something like humane euthanasia. I hope this is helpful.

My dog is lethargic, can't walk, and barely peeing. Is this serious?

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