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Why is my dog suddenly struggling to jump and climb onto furniture?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Female | 1 year and 10 months old

For the last 3days she is not jumping to the couch r bed which she often do it regularly now she struggles to climb..Her leg hip is safe wat would be the problem

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Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on May 7th, 2017

Ammu definitely sounds like she might be in pain on some part of her body. While you might not be able to appreciate any pain on palpation of her legs and hips at home, a more well-trained set of hands might be able to isolate a small area that could be injured. Even if you have not seen a traumatic event occur, it is still quite possible that a young Beagle could have somehow caused herself an injury while romping around. Other causes of difficultly rising or getting around could be a systemic infection, neurologic problem, or inflammatory condition. Any of these would require a diagnostic work up by a veterinarian to determine what therapies should be instituted.

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