Uncharacteristic behavior

1st day we got him

1st day we got him

buddy not being himself - buddy is usually jumpy and playful in the morning and yesterday he wasn't. by the end of the day he just sat there looking at me and shivering. it seems like he wont pick his head up and is hunched over, like he might of hurt his back. he spent most of the day laying in the sun outside. so I don't think he got hurt. do bostons have back problems? All his legs are fine so please help.

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Uncharacteristic behavior

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Apr 12, 2010
 Buddy
by: Angie Newton

Our dog Daisy will be 5 years old this July. She started doing the same thing about 5-6 months ago. The vet could not find anything wrong with her. We think that she is doing this for "attention"....she stands by the front door with her head down looking up at us. She will continue to do this until we say something like "Daisy...you want a treat?"...then she is ok....we think Daisy's problem is she is just wanting attention. I hope it is something simple with you dog....just thought that I would share about ours....good luck~~
Apr 12, 2010
 Vet!
by: Kim

Take him to the vet!
Apr 12, 2010
 Sick puppy?
by: Mary

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Sounds like he may be sick or hurt. Sometimes they jump and you don't see them and they can hurt their leg or somehting. But to me it sounds like he is sick. Maybe he ate something you didn't see? The vet will know...he can do tests.
Apr 12, 2010
 Tobi
by: Linda Galway/TurnerME

Please call your vet; the shivering may be because he isn't feeling well and is nervous, or it may be that he's running a fever. Either way, you should contact your vet. Please let us know how he does.
Apr 12, 2010
 Boston behavior
by: Sharri

Mine does that when she has pulled a muscle playing too hard and is uncomfortable or maybe has a bit of a tummy ache. If it does not change or the dog gets worse or has a fever I would take him to the doctor.

Hope he gets better.

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