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My dog ate hay, now sick, shaking, and can't walk. What to do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Great Dane | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 2 months old

My dog eat hay and got sick and then started shaking and could barely walk so I let him out side and he was crying a few times the I went old,to look at him he would just lay there and he could barely walk or hold his head up

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 14th, 2017

Poor Sage! This is a medical emergency, and he has to see a vet immediately. I would be concerned he ate something more than hay causing his symptoms, as it's very serious he can barely walk or hold his head up. He needs veterinary attention now. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.
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