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My dog is twitching, weak, falling, and gagging. Is it an emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered

My dog is suddenly twitching bad and looks weak and can’t walk well he’s falling over also was gaging

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on July 24th, 2021

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It sounds like an emergency. A visit at your local vets is recommended as soon as possible. The symptoms that Doofy is showing are not specific for one particular disease, but they could be due to stroke, vestibular syndrome, intoxication, twisted stomach. All of these conditions are serious and require immediate vet attention.

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