My dog is shaking, tail tucked, not drinking. Is she constipated?

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My dog woke up fine this morning. I had to go run an errand earlier today, so I was out for about an hour and when I came back she was shaking. I notice she was walking with her tail between her legs and she hasn’t gone #2 just peepee.(indoor dog) but she also doesn’t want to drink water. I’m giving it to her with a dropper. What can I do? could she be constipated? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 5 years and 6 months old | 8 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Usually with constipation they will try to go to the bathroom but nothing will come out - and they are straining (pushing hard). it doesn't sound like the issue to me. It is more likely that she got injured somehow while you were gone like jumping down off the couch or something similar. They will often do this and get a sore back. I suggest you get her to your vet for an exam - if she did injure her back the vet can give you some medication to help her feel better.

My dog is shaking, tail tucked, not drinking. Is she constipated?

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