He’s a very loving pet, until the circling starts. she is acting strange to. Dog back pain is something that many dogs have to deal with at some point, but for a number of different reasons. And back legs . A yelp is generally more high pitched. But other parts of the day he goes into this circling thing. Got my red heeler as a puppy and she is now 1.5 yr old. If your dog is pacing back and forth repeatedly, difficulty getting comfortable, or is sleeping a lot less, there could be an underlying issue. Occasionally when I pick him up, he will do a little yelp, but I'm always very cautious when picking him up since he has yelped in the past so it hasn't happened recently. Sometimes when I touch him on his sides, even extremely gently, he will yelp. In reality, scooting is a dog’s way of trying to alleviate something wrong back there. For the most part she is pretty calm for a pup. Also, we she is just laying down she makes small noises, like she's in pain. A yelp is a cry of pain or fright. my dog suddenly gave out a few yelps then she started barking and wouldn't stop, she ran under the table and wouldnt come out to be comforted, do you think this was a sign she was in pain? She has started this after she was spayed at 5 months. A dog with sudden paralysis needs to be seen by a veterinarian in order for the spinal damage to be assessed and treated. Since dogs are not great at communicating what is wrong with them, if you notice your dog is experiencing pain, you should have them looked at by a vet, as the cause could be something serious. 5 years ago. Like /u/beeasaurusrex said get x-rays, also getting his blood chemistry & urine analasied will really help in homing in on what could possibly be wrong with bodily functions. Whether you're attempting just to pet his paws or to trim his too-long nails, your pet might perceive your paw-touching action as a display of social status, and in turn might make a big show of expressing to you that he objects to it and won't stand for it. He might growl and show teeth various times and each time i yell his name, so something like "no! I had a problem with my dog running away from me when I approached her (this was happening when she was a pup), I know how frustrating it can be since nothing seemed to be working for me either. What could it be? 8. This use to be no problem. Our 6 month old pup cant lay down, and just circles between my lap and my wifes lap.parts of days he raring to go with us in our car. she seems to be walking okay but if u touch her to rough on her legs her foot her back her stomach anywhere she yelps really loud. And because there are a number of causes for neck and back pain, zeroing in on the underlying cause may take some time. Reply Delete. She wasn't crying but I have no idea what happened outside that caused this. He cant get comfortable, or find the right spot to just lay down. Changes in their body and posture . She is use to me touching her face and everything. She has a background of hormonal issues and every spring she would develop skin allergies and get sores on different arts of her body, mostly her tummy. This is sometimes coupled with depression, lethargy, and mental dullness. One thing has remained questionable: When we pick her up, if we lift her front legs at all (as would be the "normal" way to pick up a dog her size), she screams and yelps like we're torturing her. Something might have happened suddenly that hurt, like a bug bite or someone stepped on a paw. She has almost come to a point where she stoped walking all toghether. Your dog is not just being dramatic when it yelps in pain. If you’ve ever seen a mama dog with her puppies, you’ve probably seen her pick them up by their scruff when they wander too far away. I have no idea what is going on with him. To my dismay, after the teeth were pulled I realized that he must have been uncomfortable for quite a while. Both rescue dogs took over a year to learn to tolerate being touched by a strangers and much longer to enjoy it. Hmmm sounds like it. The problem is that if I touch her nose she winces and if I try to open her mouth she yelps in pain. The area she's paying attention to is classic for flea allergy. My dog has been been yelping when i try to pick her up or move her and she won't jump up on the bed or anything which is her favorite thing to do. Excessive grooming of the rear may indicate fleas or worms. AnnStaub September 29, 2013 at 1:14 PM. You could distract her from her interest and she would stand back up, but in a few seconds, start lowering her back end again. On top of this, she has been off her food more than usual, lying down awkwardly and panting more. That might mean an itch, irritation, pain, or problem. When there is too much pressure on the spinal cord, permanent damage can occur. Update: Thanks! She already has an appt. My dog Juniper just had some major dentistry done, when it turned out his two upper carnassial teeth – those big square ones near the back of the jaw – were cracked, and one had an abscess underneath. He quivers when he’s touched on his flanks and back. We would call this “saggy bum” and had no idea as to what it would ultimately amount to. She palpapted him to see if he would respond to a painful touch, but he showed no signs of hurting. Recently our dog has been yelping when her head is touched, she hasn't been letting anyone touch her head, but touching the rest of her body is fine. By getting upset when you touch his front paws, your dog might be interpreting your behavior as being an "alpha" one. If your dog ever cries out in pain for no apparent reason, it is most likely due to back or neck pain. i dont know what to do. It used to just happen when putting on her collar/leash, but now it happens whenever you touch her neck area. Swelling of the paws, legs, and face is a sign of pain that could be caused by inflammation, infection or even cancer. My friend asked me if he has been doing this with me and I told her no. We are at our wits end. My weiner dog has been slowly walking around and when i touch her by her hind legs, she yelps. It seems to last for about 2-3 minutes. I just came back from being away, my sister watch the dog for me and gave her the injections. I assumed she was just having growing pains and would try to rub her back or back legs to relieve it. I can call her and she stops. It has never happened before & I take her every 5 or 6 weeks.i put my jacket in a plastic bag they … If your dog normally enjoys being touched and is suddenly making moves to avoid your touch, pain may be the culprit. The dog may not be able to stand, and when it tries to move it "wheelbarrows" forward, its front paws pulling its back end along. Maybe you’re confusing yelping with barking? Unfortunately, your dog can not tell you where it hurts, and it can be difficult to determine the exact location when your dog has been injured and is in obvious pain. What could possibly be wrong with my dog? She is about 7 and a half. The pups go limp and allow their mother to carry them back to safety. I guess I’m just trying to vent a little bit and share my experience, but I’m glad I found others out there that are experiencing the same thing. Replies. It seems to be kind of where the "tuck" is in his stomach, if you know what I mean. Obviously, we don't make a habit of lifting her up this way anymore. Your veterinarian may even have trouble determining the location. Really digging in .also wines when I touch her back end ..towards her bottom arear . Replies. then she seems to be fine. Have 14 yr old Yorker rescue my question is when anal glands are expressed should all poops come out I took my dog today bc she was scooting 2 new assistants took her in the back & brought her back to me within a minute I was covered my entire jacket slacks & my boots were covered in poop. Delete. Dogs don’t yelp for no reason. What I did was I would throw a magazine at her so that it would fall right in front of her as she was running away, while at the same time saying "no!" IF your dog ever is dragging its legs or having difficulty getting up, she should be seen by a vet right away. Immediatly i yell his name, crouch down and give him "the eye". She knows exactly how to grab them so that she doesn’t cause any pain or harm. Here are a few of the most common causes for back pain in dogs. My own dog growled at my children for about three years before he learned to trust them when they were petting him with one hand. and making it sound like a really meant it. When I returned, she said she loved to have my dogs but she could never do the injections again because of the screaming issue. He stays still (as do i) until my daughter finishes her playfulness. The first I knew he was in pain was when he yelped while chewing a bone. She can lift her head just fine, no lame limbs, she eats and drinks normally . He wants to but cant, he almost falls asleep but cant. She just came in the house with glazed over eyes and walking like she couldn't tell where the floor was. If your dog is yelping you should go see what is the matter. as a puppy she would wake up in middle of night and move around trying to get comfortable, looking at her back end and eventually curls into a ball and yelps. She doesn't exhibit any other symptoms. I took her to the emergency vet and they said that she had a bruised cervical collar. Although doggie moms carry their pups by the scruff, it is not recommended to carry dogs in this way. Well, my dog Minnie hasn't been herself lately. She makes a sound I've never heard before. My dog I brought back from Panama, Queso, is having neck pain and I don't know why. My cat keeps licking her tail end . My 3-year-old Rottie/Shepherd mix seems to be very touch sensitive. He has been jumping up and down from her car with ease and playing with her dog as well. But she eats alright and drinks alright. Many times the dog has growled and displayed teeth to my daughter when she grabs/hugs him around the neck or torso.