My dog won't eat, has sore back legs, and walks in circles. Why?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 2 months old | 5 lbs
My dog is 6 years old Ana yesterday she is not eating a think her back legs are hurting when I took her to walk after a little she star walking backwards in circles
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Published on April 24th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Loss of appetite can be observed with many conditions such as gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, kidney disease, pancreatitis, among many other possibilities. Her legs may be hurting as well from something like a soft tissue injury or back pain for example which may be causing her to not eat well. I recommend that you have Zoey evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for these possibilities and others depending on the findings on exam. Treatment would be based on findings. Good luck and have a great day! Hoping for a speedy recovery!
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Published on September 30th, 2017
Hello, & thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I am so sorry for your concerns about Zoey. These are some very significant changes that could be an indication that she may need to see a veterinarian tonight. She could be experiencing some type of neurological event, such as Vestibular Syndrome, she may have a very severe ear infection, or she could be trying to develop some form of vertebral disc disease. There is also a possibility that Zoey may have ingested something toxic. I hope you have an emergency clinic fairly close. She should be seen soon. I hope everything turns out OK & Zoey is back to normal soon. Take care.
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Published on March 25th, 2018
Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. From your description, it sounds as though Zoey may have had a seizure or an episode of syncope (a temporary loss of consciousness due to a fall in blood pressure). I would recommend having a veterinarian examine her so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I would have her blood pressure checked and blood tested. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.
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