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ashley m asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

What is wrong with my dog?

I have a four year old dog that stays outside. He is not able to get up by his self and he cannot hardly chew his food... Someone please help!

Update:

Oh my gosh.... are you people serious you have never heard of a BIG dog staying outside all I needed was a little advice! Thanks

Update 2:

Well considering I have two small children and a 150lb. dog I don't want the dog in the house he is too big he is sick so he is staying inside and when its too cold ouside he stays in the house I live n texas!!!! If you are going to be rude and tell me that my dog needs a new owner please do not respond to my question. and to those of you who gave me advice i do appreciate it very much hope everyone has a happy new year!

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    ok, i had the same problem!

    Ight, now here is some thing's that you could do,

    1. you wait till he or she poops and you take the poop in the plastic bag and wait till it hardensns a little. than tkae it out and open it with swiesers and look for worms.

    2. he could be getting old and paralized and is very old means it could be getting old and close to dieing.

    3. has heart worms

    4. sick has mabie eaten something wrong and hasent digested it.

    if u check all of thies and one of them are it take he or she to the vet emetitly. because my dog died because of worms, from disgesting something he ate.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Why do you keep your dog outside, instead of inside with the rest of the family. If your dog is not able to get up and can't chew his food, then those are very obvious signs, that your dog is probably sick and needs to be seen by a veterinarian. We are not vets and cannot diagnose your dog over the Internet! We would only be guessing what's wrong, and that will not help your dog any! Bring your dog inside, where he belongs and take your dog to the vet, and find out what's wrong!

  • 1 decade ago

    Sounds like a case of serious worms.

    Or check the dog for any flesh wounds. Try asking a vet if either of those are not the problem.

    Hope your dog is ok!

    *EDIT*

    Also, animals such as cats and dogs that are inside AND outside have a 75% chance of living longer and staying healthier.

  • 1 decade ago

    Sounds like he needs to go to the vet, not eating is never a good sign.

  • 1 decade ago

    Bring him inside and warm him up - take him to the vet. Why is he outside? That's so sad.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    If this is really the situation, I think it needs better care, a new owner, and vet service.

  • 1 decade ago

    You seriously need to take your dog to the vet.

  • 1 decade ago

    Sounds like it's time to see a vet ASAP!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    time to make a trip to the vet.

  • 1 decade ago

    he may have something wrong with his brain, um, take him to the doctor. How long does he spend outside? real strange.

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