My older dog's body cramped up. What causes this and should I worry?

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Hi my jack Russell has just had like his body cramped up i gave him a good rub over seems grand now his had one beforehand while back. His 7 and half years old is there anything i should worry about please. Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | 5 years and 11 months old

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

It is difficult to know how concerning this is. The main concern would be pain causing him to tense up the way he did. Pain can come in the form of a pinched nerve, a bad back or a compressed disc. Less common sources of pain would be pancreatic or intestinal pain. Is there a potential that he had a seizure? I recommend to play it safe and have him examined by his veterinarian. The doctor will check him for back or neck issues as well as palpate his abdomen. This is the best way to make sure he is comfortable. I hope this helps.

My older dog's body cramped up. What causes this and should I worry?

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