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Question by Joey's Girl: My dog is having pain in his lower back area. What could be the cause?
I have an 8 year old German Shepard/ Lab mix. He is usually an active dog, though getting a little calmer as he has gotten older. Today he seemed to be in a lazy mood, but I didn't think much of it until I let him outside. While he was outside I noticed he kept laying down and he was not barking at anything (which is abnormal for him). So I went out to play with him and found that he was slow in getting up and not playful. I brought him in and had him drink some water after giving him a few treats. So he is eating and drinking just fine. As i was petting him he started to whine when I got near his lower back.Could he have possibly slept wrong and it will pass or should I get him to the vet immediately. I was adbised by friends to give him and asprin, but was not sure if this was safe. Please all advice is appreciated.

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Answer by didyoubringmeanote
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Question by Joey's Girl: My dog is having pain in his lower back area. What could be the cause?
I have an 8 year old German Shepard/ Lab mix. He is usually an active dog, though getting a little calmer as he has gotten older. Today he seemed to be in a lazy mood, but I didn't think much of it until I let him outside. While he was outside I noticed he kept laying down and he was not barking at anything (which is abnormal for him). So I went out to play with him and found that he was slow in getting up and not playful. I brought him in and had him drink some water after giving him a few treats. So he is eating and drinking just fine. As i was petting him he started to whine when I got near his lower back.Could he have possibly slept wrong and it will pass or should I get him to the vet immediately. I was adbised by friends to give him and asprin, but was not sure if this was safe. Please all advice is appreciated.
Is this something I should rush him to the emergency room for, or should I wait until the vet is open?

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Answer by nerakian
Take him to the vet it might be his hips

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Question by Ariane W: My dog is in pain. Common reason she could be?
I have a full breed cocker spaniel. She is shaking (its not a seizure) an whining. its clear that she is in pain but what reason would she be in pain for? My educated guess is that she has ear mites. She has an appointment for the vet on tuesday, but is there any way I can help her be in less pain? Any home remedies? Anything I can do?

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Answer by dartass224
Call your local emergency vet.

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Question by : My dog is yelping in pain any time she barks. What could be wrong?
I mean for the last couple of hours she literally screams immediately after she barks. I checked to see if there is anything lodged in her throat and can not see anything. I offered her kibble and she ate it without any apparent problems. She took and swallowed a jerky treat. I checked her all over for any dog bites, etc. What could possible be wrong? Any ideas?

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Answer by Very General
Do you have a shock collar on her?

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Question by sylvanna: What kind of over the counter meds could i give an 80 pound dog for joint pain. ?
This came on suddenly he may have strained a muscle he's only 3 years old. We have to do something to make him comfortable till we can get him to a vet.

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Answer by Bentley
Call your vet and ask for suggestion. I would never give my dog something that a stranger on the internet suggested. I've had vets approve some meds, but it would be irresponsible for me to suggest them to you with no vet experience or knowledge of your dog/breed.
Call the vet.

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Question by sylvanna: What kind of over the counter meds could i give an 80 pound dog for joint pain. ?
This came on suddenly he may have strained a muscle he's only 3 years old. We have to do something to make him comfortable till we can get him to a vet.

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Answer by Bentley
Call your vet and ask for suggestion. I would never give my dog something that a stranger on the internet suggested. I've had vets approve some meds, but it would be irresponsible for me to suggest them to you with no vet experience or knowledge of your dog/breed.
Call the vet.

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Question by sylvanna: What kind of over the counter meds could i give an 80 pound dog for joint pain. ?
This came on suddenly he may have strained a muscle he's only 3 years old. We have to do something to make him comfortable till we can get him to a vet.

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Answer by Bentley
Call your vet and ask for suggestion. I would never give my dog something that a stranger on the internet suggested. I've had vets approve some meds, but it would be irresponsible for me to suggest them to you with no vet experience or knowledge of your dog/breed.
Call the vet.

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Question by sylvanna: What kind of over the counter meds could i give an 80 pound dog for joint pain. ?
This came on suddenly he may have strained a muscle he's only 3 years old. We have to do something to make him comfortable till we can get him to a vet.

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Answer by Bentley
Call your vet and ask for suggestion. I would never give my dog something that a stranger on the internet suggested. I've had vets approve some meds, but it would be irresponsible for me to suggest them to you with no vet experience or knowledge of your dog/breed.
Call the vet.

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Always keep in mind that should discuss with your vet before giving any treatments your animal with any drugs.

Question by sylvanna: What kind of over the counter meds could i give an 80 pound dog for joint pain. ?
This came on suddenly he may have strained a muscle he's only 3 years old. We have to do something to make him comfortable till we can get him to a vet.

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Answer by Bentley
Call your vet and ask for suggestion. I would never give my dog something that a stranger on the internet suggested. I've had vets approve some meds, but it would be irresponsible for me to suggest them to you with no vet experience or knowledge of your dog/breed.
Call the vet.

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Always keep in mind that should discuss with your veterinarian before giving any treatments your animal with any drugs.

Question by sylvanna: What kind of over the counter meds could i give an 80 pound dog for joint pain. ?
This came on suddenly he may have strained a muscle he's only 3 years old. We have to do something to make him comfortable till we can get him to a vet.

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Answer by Bentley
Call your vet and ask for suggestion. I would never give my dog something that a stranger on the internet suggested. I've had vets approve some meds, but it would be irresponsible for me to suggest them to you with no vet experience or knowledge of your dog/breed.
Call the vet.

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