Refusing to move

The animal remains planted in place, shifts its weight backwards or refuses to move forward.

Diseases that may be associated

These signs can have several origins — this list is neither exhaustive nor a diagnosis.

Laminitis

Horse, Donkey · Environmental · Bones & joints

Softening of the shell

Greek tortoise · Other · Bones & joints

Metabolic bone disease of the turtle

Greek tortoise, Montpellier snake · Other · Bones & joints

Tetanus

Horse, Sheep · Bacterial · Infectious

Bovine laminitis

Cow · Other · Metabolic and endocrine

Foot-and-mouth disease

Cow, Sheep · Viral · Infectious

Herniated disc in dogs

Dog · Other · Neurological

Sheep footrot

Sheep · Bacterial · Infectious

Gangrenous mastitis of sheep

Sheep · Bacterial · Infectious

Gangrenous mastitis

Cow · Bacterial · Infectious

Pathological hibernation of the turtle

Greek tortoise · Environmental · EMERGENCIES

Traumatic reticuloperitonitis

Cow · Other · Digestives

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Species concerned

Horse Sheep Goat Donkey Cow Pig

All symptoms

This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for a veterinary consultation. If you have any concerns about your animal's health, consult a veterinarian.