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Why can't my older Doberman lift his head and seems to be in pain?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Doberman Pinscher | Male | unneutered | 8 years and 3 months old

I have a nine year old Doberman he keeps is head down and can't lift it he is in pain

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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on March 18th, 2019

If your dog is unable to lift his head there is something seriously wrong. At best he must be in a lot of discomfort from a soft tissue injury, and it could be something more sinister than that. I would take him to your vet asap.

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