Katherine H. asked
I have a small dog, a Shih Tzu mixed with a Maltese, who is usually hyperactive but now is always laying down. When I touch his lower side near his rear end, he whimpers and tries to bite because it's painful. My mom mentioned he bled a bit the last time he pooped, and he seems to find it painful when we pick him up, causing him to urinate frequently. What could be causing his pain, and what should I do?
May 22nd, 2023
Thomas M. answered
The dog's sudden change in behavior and signs of pain, especially when touched near the rear end, co...
May 22nd, 2023
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