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Why is my 6-month-old dog acting weird, jerking, digging, hot spot?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Brittany | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 12 days old | 30 lbs

My dog started acting weird, her legs jerking out randomly while she is laying down, restless, at times tearing through the house digging like crazy in the couch and other places then she will lay and just breathe kind of hard. She has a place on her back that gets hot to the touch also. 6 month pure Brittany female.

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 5th, 2021

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Mazie. Is there any chance of an intoxication? A dramatic behavior change in a puppy is commonly the result of eating something she shouldn't have. For example, marijuana exposure or human medications are becoming increasingly common in dogs. If this is not the case, she could be itchy. Does she have a rash on her belly or elsewhere? Ultimately, she will need to see a veterinarian for an examination if her behavior continues. I hope this information helps!

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