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Why is my dog stretching out, walking funny on back legs, and in pain?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | 3 years and 7 months old

My dog seams to be walking funny on her back legs stretching the out and looking lick shes in pain

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Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on October 21st, 2018

This position can be a sign of a stomach ache or abdominal pain. This can be from many things including constipation, an intestinal blockage, stomach ulcer etc. please monitor if she’s eating, drinking, peeing and pooping normally. If not then please bring her in for an exam. They will check her over to see if they can find the reason for these symptoms, and may recommend abdominal X-rays and lab tests. Once they have a diagnosis then they can start the appropriate treatment. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Bella.

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