Why Is My Dog Having Trouble Getting Up? Weakness vs. Pain Explained

Dog struggling to stand.

Watching your dog struggle to rise from the floor can be unsettling, especially when you don’t know what’s causing it. Are they hurting, feeling weak, or simply stiff after a long nap? While pain and weakness can look similar, they can have very different causes. At Bowman Veterinary Hospital in Auburn, California, our veterinarians and staff can evaluate changes in your dog’s mobility and help determine what may be making it difficult for your dog to get up and move comfortably.

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