Why is my dog jittery and uncomfortable when trying to rest?

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My dog can't get comfortable. She is constantly moving while lying down. And she will make sudden movements. She's really jittery like something is really bothering her. She keeps changing positions constantly

Sarah Derksen, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi. It would definitely be helpful to have a little more information about her age and breed and her location. But I will help as much as possible with the information we have. She is showing signs of being uncomfortable. This can be due to pain or inflammation somewhere. A lot of times with the signs that you are describing, I find pets will have an anal gland problem. This is where their anal glands, which are their scent glands, become full and irritated and cause the pets to become uncomfortable if they can't get them to express. The other common finding in these situations is pain somewhere. The only way to get down to the bottom of it is to schedule an examination with your veterinarian. They will then be able to help guide what could be causing this problem for her. I also recommend that they check her anal glands. If you have more information, or further questions, feel free to open up a consultation good luck

Why is my dog jittery and uncomfortable when trying to rest?

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