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My dog is frantic, licking lips, and acting strange. Is he sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | 9 years and 7 months old

My dog whose usually very calm n docile suddenly sprints back n forth and wont stop ita freakung me out. And he is licking his lips excessively and he wont come to us and hes never acted like this in his 7 yrs. His eyes look almost like hes high on something and his head starts around like a scared bird

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on November 7th, 2019

Yikes! I recommend to have Bentley examined quickly. Sudden behavioral changes can indicate pain, poisoning or getting into drugs. I recommend to have him examined quickly to begin figuring out what is wrong. I hope he gets on the road to recovery quickly and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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