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Why can't my puppy lift his back legs after shots and bloody stool?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | 3 months and 12 days old | 4.4 lbs

My puppy is unable to lift his back and his back legs 2days back he had blood motions and doctor gave 5 injections including vaccination y he is not lifting his back till yesterday 6 he was very active he played a lot

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 22nd, 2020

Hello, sorry to hear about Rocky. Given he had 5 injections, his bum and legs may be a little sore and he is unwilling to move. However, if he is moving, but dragging his rear legs, then I would have him evaluated by your veterinarian immediately as this could be associated with a severe injury. Alternatively, other causes may include a heavy burden of fleas infection, tick bite, or an immune mediated effect from all of his vaccines. Please have him evaluated if he continues to be unable to walk. Hope thin helps and best of luck.

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