Gary S. asked
I have a 9-year-old Pomeranian/Miniature Pinscher mix named Zaydee. She started having trouble getting around two days ago, limping and walking slowly. She has her tail up and runs to the front door to bark only once or twice, but mostly has her tail tucked down, walks with her head low, and stays in bed. If I try to pick her up, she cries and screams as if in pain. She's still drinking water and eating canned food mixed with rice once a day, but hasn't eaten dry food since then. Could it be arthritis or is she in terrible pain?
July 29th, 2024
Randall G. answered
Given the signs, it is most likely Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), where a disc ruptures or hern...
July 29th, 2024
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