My dog is in pain, won't move, eat, or drink. What should I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 6 days old
My dog is in a lot of pain she either broke or dislocated her hip or butt bone she won't put any pressure on it at all and won't hardly move or eat or drink I need to help her what should I do
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Published on August 28th, 2018
Poor Bella! This is a situation where you should absolutely have your pet seen by a veterinarian. They can do a physical exam to determine where and why she is painful, also blood work and x-rays could also be done. At the very least, it sounds like she needs a pain medication, which your vet can provide. Hope this helps, and best wishes.
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Published on November 27th, 2017
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Inappetence and abdominal pain can be observed with gastrointestinal disorders like dietary indiscretion, pancreatitis, gastroenteritis, among other possibilities. I recommend that you take Bella to your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Bloodwork and abdominal imaging are likely going to be recommended. Treatment would be based on findings. Good luck!
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Published on December 25th, 2016
I will hope that there is nothing seriously wrong with Bella! It could be that her abdomen was sensitive that day, and she didn't want it touched. When dogs have an upset stomach, they are more sensitive to being touched in that area. I think it's a good idea to have an ultrasound done to check on her, and as I said in a previous post, just monitor her for now and take her into a vet right away if she becomes sicker.
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Published on November 1st, 2016
Poor Bella. If she is that painful in her tummy than she needs to be seen by a vet to determine the cause. Your vet can do a physical exam, run lab-work, and take x-rays to help determine the source of the pain. She could have pancreatitis, an infection, kidney problem, back problem. etc. Please call your vet and have her seen so your vet can prescribe medications to help with any pain.
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