Why is my senior dog stiff, slipping on stairs, and avoiding pooping?

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My dog is suddenly slipping going up stairs. It's not just stiff back legs like with Lyme disease. Seems to be overall stiffness and she is refuses to go poop in her usual spot. She's ten years old and I'm having trouble finding a vet to take her to with good reviews in our area of Waterbury CT. Pet's info: Dog | Plott | Female | spayed | 11 years and 7 months old | 180 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

I’m very suspicious of an arthritis flare up of the back or another type of back injury (disk disease, FCE, other). I’d recommend taking her in to a vet as soon as possible for a good exam to determine if it is neurological or orthopedic and to get on some safe long-term pain medication. Best wishes to you and June Bug!

Why is my senior dog stiff, slipping on stairs, and avoiding pooping?

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