Dog suddenly won't jump, eat, drink, or wag tail. What to do?

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My dog who usually jumps is reluctant to jump not wagging tail not eating or drinking. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2 years and 8 months old | 11 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Bella! Bella may be painful. A common symptom of neck or back pain is not jumping up on furniture, doing steps or wagging the tail. She could be painful elsewhere, like in her joints if she has a tick borne disease like Lyme. She also may not be wagging or jumping up because she is systemically sick with a virus or bacterial infection, ate something gross, has a foreign body, ate a toxin, has pancreatitis or a liver or kidney problem or a fever. Since she isn't eating and drinking I would make an appointment with your Vet for an exam. I hope this helps and I wish Bella a speedy recovery!

Dog suddenly won't jump, eat, drink, or wag tail. What to do?

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