I have a schnauzer mix who will turn 2 years in June. He's very fast in running and jumping off a chair or bed with no problem. But this morning he leaped off the bed, ran to the front door, and shortly after was unable to walk. He tried to get up but would fall, his back legs would not stretch, and his entire body was shaking. I'm thinking it was a cramp, so I started massaging his back legs, his back end, and his entire back. He was back to normal after about 5 minutes of constant massaging. He has been fine until just 20 minutes ago when he started the same thing all over again. This time he got up quickly and barked at a cat walking across our front porch. What is going on with my dog?

June 26th, 2023

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My nine-pound toy Australian Shepherd has swellings on her neck, is refusing food but eating treats, and has a mild occasional cough. Should I take her to an emergency vet clinic tonight or wait until her regular vet in the morning?

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My dog has diabetes. This morning he wouldn't eat anything at all, which is unusual as he usually devours his food. What should I do and can I still give him his Caninsulin?

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