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Why is my senior dachshund suddenly falling, confused, and biting?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Female | spayed | 15 years and 2 months old | 15 lbs

15 year old daschund..Started this afternoon when she didn't come in the kitchen to supervise..got worse falling over, bit me good when I tried to pet her..looks likes she's lost..she still burrows herself, but can't get comfy, still eating, pooping ok..off balance and looks lost

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on June 26th, 2019

Poor Wiener. It's concerning this came on so suddenly. She could have a back problem, may be ill, or could have gotten into something toxic. I would take her into a vet immediately to get checked out.

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