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My dog can't move, is in pain, not eating, and not peeing. Why?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 8 lbs

6 year old brewer Yorkie lost control of back right side a week ago then front right side a few days ago and now all limbs are unusable besides for front left leg she’s licking a lot shaking and just started showing signs of being in pain this morning at the joint of her front right leg her belly seems a bit swollen as well as her right side she shows little to no interest in eating/drinking and has peed 1 time in almost 48 hrs no pooping.

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on October 3rd, 2019

Poor Daisy Mae! This sounds like a very serious problem - she needs to see a veterinarian as soon as possible, so please take her in today for an exam. It sounds like she may have a neurologic problem of some kind, but will need a full exam and potentially some diagnostic testing such as blood work and x-rays to help determine what's wrong.

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