Why is my dog suddenly struggling to eat or drink from her bowl?

If he hurt his back and is not able to bend his neck down to eat or drink then you should elevate his food and water bowls up off the ground. Hopefully, your vet prescribed an anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxer, and pain medications to help make him more comfortable. If you aren't seeing any improvement then you should call your vet and give him/her an update. Your vet may be able to add or change the medications. Hope he feels better soon!

Aww poor Kina sounds like she might be a bit confused. Try guiding her over to the bowl and showing her as you put food in it so she understands what the new bowl is for. You might also want to try putting her old bowl within the new one while shes watching so she understands what it is. Throw a few small treats in the bowl randomly during the day so she learns it's a place where she gets good things that she likes, and hopefully she will understand it soon!

Poor pup! It sounds like she may have a neurologic issue of some kind that is causing her to have trouble getting water into her mouth and swallowing. She could also have severe dental disease, or a wound or tumor inside her mouth causing the problem. I would recommend having her examined by a vet right away - he/she can do a thorough oral exam to check for any problems in her mouth, and also check her reflexes and neurologic function for any abnormalities.

It definitely sounds like Lola is having a hard time getting around. This can be a common change in dogs that have arthritis, but the sudden onset has me concerned that something more serious could be going on. Possibilities include meningitis, intervertebral disc protrusion or rupture, muscle spasm, among many other things. Lola needs to be seen by a vet as soon as possible for a full physical exam. The vet will pay particular location to muscles, the back and may do a neurologic exam to assess for any deficiencies. Bloodwork may be recommended to screen for internal causes of sudden pain, such as infection or kidney disease. Based on diagnostic results, your vet will be able to prescribe appropriate pain medications. Unfortunately there are no over the counter pain medications that are safe for Lola. You can try to raise her food and water bowls up to a more comfortable level, and have plenty of soft bedding for her to lay on on the floor.

I would first encourage you to consider whether Norik is actually having appetite issues and not bowl issues. If you're sure that he has a strong/normal appetite, that's good, but remember that sometimes reluctant eaters actually have gastrointestinal issues - for example, intestinal parasites are very common in puppies - and make sure that you and your vet have ruled out potential medical issues first, especially if there are other concerning signs such as vomiting and/or diarrhea. Also think about whether he might have neck pain that is keeping him from wanting to lower his head all the way to the floor. If Norik has a great/normal appetite, and you've made sure that any potential health problems are ruled out, but he truly doesn't like bowls, then I would recommend trying to feed him on something extremely shallow, such as a plate or cookie sheet. You might also consider an elevated feeding bowl to see if getting the bowl up higher is more appropriate for him.

Occasionally this might be a sign of arthritis or a neurologic issue. If she has also been having difficulty walking or her legs seem to be slipping on hard surfaces you may want to have your veterinarian examine her. You could also elevate her food if you think she would be more comfortable, but it's perfectly fine for her to eat lying down as well.

Some dogs do this when they eat or drink. I even have some dogs that pick up both back legs. It is quite bizarre! Since she isn’t doing it when she is walking and playing then I wouldn’t be too concerned. If she continues to do it, I would have your vet look at her to ensure there isn’t some minor injury that needs to be addressed. I hope this helps!