My beagle is suddenly spinning, leaping, whining. Should I see a vet?

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Jack! Jack is obviously painful! Beagles commonly get slipped disks in their backs and suffer from back and neck pain. The symptoms you are describing occur with back or neck pain. It is best to have Jack seen by a Vet. I treat back pain with strict rest, anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants and pain medications. I do not recommend starting human medications as they might interfere with your vet's choice of medications. I hope this helps and I wish Jack the best!

I am so sorry to hear about JR. In a beagle with these symptoms, the most common cause would be interveterbral disk disease, or a slipped disk in the back. Unfortunately beagles or prone to this condition which can vary from mild pain to complete paralysis. Your dog needs an exam to see if this is indeed what is affecting him and receive medication to make him more comfortable, including muscle relaxers, pain medicaiton, and anti-inflammatory medication. Until he is seen, keep him as quiet as possible. No jumping/stairs/rough housing, outside only on leash to go potty, and confine to a crate or small area in your home. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=3223

Beagles often have pain from intervertebral disc disease. I recommend a veterinary exam and they will probably prescribe pain medication and perhaps a muscle relaxer also. I treat these dogs with laser and acupuncture. It’s important to prevent jumping and let them rest. This may take a few weeks to resolve. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Pasky.

I am so sorry to hear about Josie. I suspect she could be suffering from intervertebral disk disease, or a herniated disk in her spine. This condition is commonly seen in beagles and can cause the symptoms you describe. It can be spontaneous with no known cause. In mild cases we often treat with muscle relaxer, pain medication, and anti-inflammatory medication, which aren't too pricey. I would recommend getting Josie into the vet as soon as possible and until then keep her confined to a small area with no jumping/climbing/running allowed. You can try putting an ice pack (a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a thin towel works well) over the sore area on her back for 10-15 minutes every couple hours to help ease her pain but if it causes her distress then stop. You can read more about this condition at https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4953012

Your dog needs veterinary care immediately. He could have a problem with the vertebrae in his back, a fracture or tendon injury to a leg, or severe abdominal pain. A full exam by a vet will help to zero in on the site of the problem, and then appropriate treatment can be given.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your dog. I recommend that he sees an emergency veterinarian today. Screaming and shaking typically represent pain in dogs. Small breed dogs are prone to neck and/or back pain. The muscles lining the spine can spasm causing excruciating pain. In more severe cases, a bulging or swollen disc can place pressure on the spinal cord creating neurological problems. Of course, there are other causes of pain. His veterinarian will examine him carefully and direct you on treatment based on these results. In the meantime, keep him quiet and do not give any over-the-counter pain medications as these can be toxic to dogs. I hope this information helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Gemini. I recommend that he sees his veterinarian today as he seems very painful. His breed is typically stoic so I suspect he is quite sore. He could be experiencing neck or back pain. Did he sustain any trauma or bite wounds? His veterinarian will perform an examination to determine if he is painful or if there is another source of his symptoms. Based on these results, treatment can be prescribed. In the meantime, keep him quiet. Do not give any over-the-counter pain medications as these can be toxic to dogs. I hope this information helps!