My dog is dizzy, walking funny, shaking, and gassy. What's wrong?

Poor Brownie! The good news is that his nose being cold and wet is not a sign of illness in dogs. A dog's nose can go from cold and wet to warm and dry simply by lying in the sun or next to a heat source. It is concerning, however, that he is not eating or drinking, and is shaking and laying around. It is serious when a dog won't drink water, and I would have Brownie seen by a vet right away. This not eating and drinking could be caused by a systemic illness, infection, inflammation, or injury. He could be shaking because he has a fever. The vet can diagnose what is causing his symptoms, and can treat him for them. I would take him into a vet right away.

I'm so sorry to hear that Dayzee is not feeling well. The most common reason that we will see a young dog that is shaking and whining in pain are either neck or back pain or abdominal pain. The cold and dry nose does not normally help us determine what is going on with her. The only way to determine what might be wrong is to have your veterinarian do an examination on her to see if they can find anything that is painful. I know you are worried about her, so I certainly would recommend having your veterinarian examine her ASAP. Good luck! I hope that was helpful and that Dayzee feels better soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

The good news is that a dry nose means nothing in a dog, it's not used as a sign of illness. A dog's nose can go from wet and moist to dry just by sitting next to a heat source or in the sun. If he hasn't been eating his food for five days, then Gaspar needs to see a vet as soon as possible.

I’m sorry that Sassie is not feeling well! These are all very nonspecific signs and can indicate that she may be dehydrated, in pain, nauseous, or having trouble breathing. I recommend having her seen by a vet as soon as possible as these may be a sign of a medical emergency.

Snow needs to see the veterinarian today. Dizziness is never normal and can indicate many things including toxin ingestion, drug exposure, an infection in the brain, brain cancer, low blood sugar, an inner ear infection and other serious reasons. A physical exam and bloodwork are needed to begin figuring out the cause and the best treatment. Other diagnostics may also be indicated. The lip smacking may indicate nausea which has many many causes and may be related to whatever is making her feel dizzy. A bump on her head could be many things. It could be an inflamed cyst but something like a cancerous Mast Cell Tumor can also behave the same way. Make sure to discuss all three of these things with your vet. I hope they figure things out quickly and that she gets back to normal quickly.

The nose of a dog is not used as an indication of illness. A dog's nose can change from cold and wet to warm and dry just by laying in the sun or sitting near a heat source. He may still be sleepy from his nap, and given that he just started this behavior, I would monitor him for now. If he's still lethargic in the morning, I would have him seen by a vet for a health check.

Thank you for contacting PetCoach with your question about Winston. The good news is that a dry, warm nose isn't considered a sign of illness. This is because a dog's nose can go from wet and cold to warm and dry just by laying in the sun or next to the heat source. The lethargy is a little more concerning. It's a very general sign of illness, and can be caused by systemic illness, infection, inflammation, or injury. If Winston is eating and drinking, and his only symptom is lethargy, you can watch him for now. Keep him warm and comfortable. Should this lethargy continue over the next 48 hours, or he develops other signs such as coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, sneezing, nasal discharge, or anorexia, he will have to see a vet. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ Check out these resources to see if one can help you. Best of luck.