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Why is my dog falling over, can't walk straight, and acting weird?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | unspayed | 8 years and 6 months old | 80 lbs

My dog is acting weird she cant walk straight she keeps falling over she is in the laundry room with her face in the corner of the wall sniffing and making noise

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 28th, 2019

Hello. OK, this does not sound good. Princess is in distress, either from a massive infection, vestibular disease, stroke or an inflammatory brain lesion. You need to have her seen by a veterinarian as quickly as possible. I hope you can have her seen soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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