My dog is aggressive, growling, and won't leave his crate. What to do?

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My dog has recently been acting weirdly aggressive. My mom thinks he hurt his leg. He won’t come out of his cage to eat, drink, use the bathroom, or to be pet. I coaxed him out of his cage earlier to look at his legs and when i slightly touched his front right paw he yelped and tried to bite me. I’m not sure what to do. I brought food and water to him, but every time I come to his cage he growls at me. Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | neutered | 20 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Pain can cause aggression in dogs (and people!). He is obviously in pain and I strongly recommend you take him to a veterinarian for an exam. The vet will put a muzzle on him so he can examine him. Your dog will need at least pain medicine. So please take your little shark to the vet tomorrow. It may be easier to just close his crate and take him in the crate, so you do not have to make him walk.

My dog is aggressive, growling, and won't leave his crate. What to do?

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