Why is my dog shaky, in pain, and refusing to move or go downstairs?

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Dixie is shaky, and cannot move much. She looks like she is in a lot of pain in her back legs. We got her to stand and walk around but she refuses to go downstairs, even when motivated by food. (Normally she is very food motivated and will be all up in your business) We are eating breakfast now and she is still laying at the top of the stairs, and has been there for the past half hour. Pet's info: Dog | Treeing Walker Coonhound | Female | spayed | 5 years and 10 months old | 75 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Oh no. Poor girl : ( It sounds like Dixie is experiencing some pretty painful musculoskeletal disorder, which can be either her back or hip area. I would highly recommend taking her to your local vet for pain control medication right away. There are no safe options over the counter that we can recommend here so it is best to have her seen. The vet will also likely recommend x-rays of her back and hips to properly identify the underlying problem so that we know for sure we are on the right course of treatment for her. I do hope that your fur baby feels better soon! Best wishes and take care.

Why is my dog shaky, in pain, and refusing to move or go downstairs?

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