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My dog just started raw diet. Why is he humping and can't lie down?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | unneutered | 13 years and 10 months old | 20 lbs

I recently (2days) ago switched my dog to a raw diet. Today he is humping all day long. And when he goes to lay down he can't and stands back up. Is this cause for concern?

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 5th, 2018

He stomach may be bothering him from the raw diet. I would recommend taking him to a veterinarian, letting them evaluate him and putting him on a bland diet. I would then gradually wean off the bland diet onto a dog food that is not a raw diet. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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