Chihuahua Favoring a Back Leg and No Longer Jumping on the Bed
by Patricia
(Auburn, MA)
I will be calling her vet in the morning, but I was wondering if there is any pain relief home meds that are safe to make her comfortable for the night? She isn't a tiny Chi, she is about 15 pounds. Thanks all!
Calling your vet was the right step. A small dog who suddenly can't jump up and cries to be lifted down may have a sore back leg from a slipping kneecap or a knee ligament injury, or back or neck pain. Small breeds are prone to both kneecap and spinal disc problems.
Until she's seen, keep her quiet, lift her on and off furniture (or block access), and avoid stairs. Please don't give human pain relievers such as ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol); they can seriously harm dogs, and only your vet can prescribe a safe option. If she becomes wobbly, drags her back feet, can't walk, or seems in severe pain, treat it as an emergency.
See dog limping and luxating patella in dogs.
This is general information, not a diagnosis. Please follow your own vet's advice.
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