My dog suddenly finds it hard to sit down. What are the causes?

It sounds like your dog is uncomfortable or painful from some reason. He may have a back injury, a disc problem, or hip problem, or even abdominal pain. Your pet needs to be seen by your vet for an exam, bloodwork, and possibly x-rays to determine the cause for your pet's symptoms and get him stated on treatment.

Poor Jeter! There are a number of things that could cause him to be uncomfortable when he sits down. He may have arthritis in his hips or knees, back pain due to a "slipped" or herniated disc, or even overly full or infected anal glands - these are scent glands located on either side of the rectum in dogs, which can become impacted and sore in some cases. Since this has been happening since yesterday and doesn't seem to be getting better on its own, I would recommend taking Jeter to the vet for an exam. He/she can take x-rays or do other testing if needed to help determine the problem and see what needs to be done to treat it.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is not necessarily bad depending on the context it is happening. This could mean that Sally has some kind of discomfort for example though again it may be completely normal. What I would recommend is continuing to watch her closely. If she appears to be in any kind of discomfort or pain, I recommend that you have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Otherwise, she is likely going to be fine. Best of luck!

That sounds like Toby may be in pain or feeling uncomfortable in the hind end or back, especially if he is shaking, seems in distress, and is abruptly sitting or having trouble walking normally. It's a good idea to bring him into your vet for an exam and to have the back checked as back issues are very common in "long" breeds such as Dachshunds. Your vet can help check for any pain, inflammation, swelling, or arthritis that could be potential causes.

She could have some arthritis in her hips, a loose knee cap, or a strain/sprain. You could have your vet examine her to determine the cause. Your vet can take an X-ray, if needed, to help diagnose and the determine the best way to treat. She may need an anti-inflammatory to treat.

Often I see anal sac infections, or perianal dermatitis ( skin infection) causing the signs that you are seeing. However, back pain could be another possible cause. If it continues I would encourage you to have him evaluated by your veterinarian as soon as possible. Best of luck and I hope he improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! While back pain may definitely be the cause of this, other conditions can cause Honey to be less active or painful. For instance, conditions such as pancreatitis can cause abdominal pain, and thus reduced activity. I recommend having Honey seen by a vet, who can perform bloodwork and x-rays to determine what is causing these signs. Blodwork would be able to rule out any malfunctioning organs or infections, while x-rays can rule out abdominal masses and vertebral fractures or herniated discs. I hope all is well with Honey!