Why is my dog suddenly aggressive, crying in pain, and won't eat?

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My dog is fine when walking but when his legs are touched or barely pulled he helps and snaps, he never snaps, he doesn’t let his dog sister and brothers near him he tries to bite them, he won’t eat drink and isn’t using he restroom much, he looks sad, and cries when he moves and when he wakes up. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 7 days old | 57 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry to hear about Wrangler! It sounds like he definitely needs to visit a vet for an examination. There are some conditions we see in young dogs that can cause pain, such as panosteitis, hypertrophic osteodystrophy, and osteochondrosis dissecans http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=3238 . We maight also worry about things like infections of the joints or tick borne disease which can cause joint pain and overall malaise. The vet can do a thorough physical examination and may recommend testing such as x-ray or bloodwork based on their exam findings. Best of luck to you and Wrangler!

Why is my dog suddenly aggressive, crying in pain, and won't eat?

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