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My 11-year-old Springer Spaniel, Hunter, has stopped eating, won't touch his rawhide bones, is shedding excessively, licks his lips often, and has difficulty going down steps due to pain in his front legs. His coat looks shiny but is very close, as if shaved in some areas. He recently stopped eating normally for about a week. What could be causing these issues and what should I do?

February 27th, 2023

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