My senior dog won't go outside. Is this normal? Should I see a vet?

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Tank is getting old. Today he didn’t want to go out for his walk. He refused to walk out the door. He usually rushes out whenever we take him for walks or let him out back to use the bathroom. Is this normal for dogs to not want to go out as much? He has an up coming appointment with a vet soon but I’m wondering if I should bring him in sooner. Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Male | neutered | 10 years and 2 months old | 90 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

Yes I would bring him in for an exam sooner. He may be in pain causing him not to want to move. There could be other problems also that could cause this so getting a veterinary diagnosis and the proper treatment is the recommended plan. Then hopefully he’ll get back to his normal behavior quickly. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Tank.

My senior dog won't go outside. Is this normal? Should I see a vet?

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