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Why is my old Yorkie having accidents, wobbling, and falling?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 4 lbs

I have a 11 year old Yorkie. She has been having accidents in the house the last few days and has been very wobbly on her feet and she’s been falling down on and off

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 14th, 2020

Bailey is an older girl, and these behaviors are signs of being sick. She could have kidney disease, diabetes, a pyometra (an infection of the uterus that is fatal without treatment), or even cancer causing her symptoms. She needs to see a vet now for them, please take her into one immediately. I recommended having a physical exam, geriatric blood panel, and urinalysis done. I hope this helps!
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