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Why is my dog not eating, peeing herself, and crying from back pain?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | 4 years and 9 months old

Hi my dog is not eating very much and keeps going toilet on herself and then running to me for help she also keep crying if you touch her lower back and is lying down 24/7.

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Answered By Shaneez Wallani, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 26th, 2019

It sounds like Millie is in pain. Please have her seen by a veterinarian immediately so they can assess her. Your vet may want to run diagnostic testing such as blood work to look for signs of infection (such as pancreatitis, which can cause diarrhea) or imaging such as x-rays to look for signs of injury.

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