My springer is being nasty

[don13]

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hi can anyone tell me why my springer spaniel is turning nasty,one minute hes fine then suddenly he turns,snapping very bad tempered,I need to do something before he actually bite's,he's been a great dog for the past 9 years a great family member,advice needed urgently please.

 

[lurcherman]

If its so out of character then injury or being unwell with something will be the problem, check teeth for a abcess, smelly breath is a giveaway, if you can afford it a vet could help, has there been any changes in.your household?

 

[Senseimat]

I second the trip to the vet, not wanting scare you but, it can be a sign or some quite serious Heath issues. I also second that I might be a change in the dogs routine, they thrive on routine and you being predictable.

 

[chelynnah]

If this truly has come out of nowhere then if it was one of mine I'd be straight off to the vet. It could be pain related, and in a worst case scenario when this happens, it could be brain tumour. I'm not trying to scare you, but you're obviously worried. When a dog reacts like that out of nowhere and you can't obviously find a trigger it's often pain or neurological.

I hope all turns out well.

Wendy