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My dog escaped, now she's shaken, not eating, head down, and seems in pain.

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 1 day old

My yorkie cross bichon got out yesterday I found her near the park very shaken up last night she didn’t eat much when I’ve got up this morning she won’t come to me her head is down ears are back she looks like she’s in pain she’s holding her head really low? Any ideas no pet insurance guys!

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Most Helpful Answer

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 7th, 2017

Pixie is experiencing very general symptoms of disease, these symptoms could fit almost any internal condition, maybe she is suffering from nausea due to a gastrointestinal disease and maybe she is in pain, from the symptoms described it's very hard to know. i would recommend taking her to the vet as soon as possible in order to get her checked, if she doesn't show any other obvious symptoms during the examination, a blood test and possibly an ultrasound will be needed in order to try and find out what is wrong with her.
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