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My puppy was stepped on, now twitching, shaking, not eating. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 9 months old | 7 lbs

I acidently steptoe on my puppy and now shes just laying there and twitching an shaking I cant get her to eat

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 12th, 2019

Littlebit sounds like she may be in a lot of pain, and I think she needs to see a vet now. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

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