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Why is my 6-year-old Rottweiler suddenly inactive and not moving?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Female | spayed | 6 years and 6 months old | 98 lbs

My Rotti is 6 years old. She is eating, drinking and has bowel movements, but not moving around and seems to be in no pain. She may not move for hours at a time, What could this be please. thank you

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on August 4th, 2019

It's hard to say. She could be lethargic or could be painful and hiding it well when she does move around. Since it is clearly not her normal behavior, I would recommend having Shasta examined by a vet. The vet will do a physical exam and discuss her medical history to determine if diagnostics are necessary to determine what is going on.

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