My dog won't sit after an accident. Is she in pain or injured?

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• Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on June 12th, 2019

  Unfortunately none. There are no safe OTC pain medications for dogs. Many human ones are toxic to dogs, and can be fatal if given. See if you can take Bella into an ER vet now to get pain medication, I do not think this can wait.

  

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• Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

  Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

  Published on December 4th, 2016

  I hope that it's nothing serious! If Bella is eating and drinking normally, and willing to get up and walk around to go to the bathroom and do other normal things, then it's probably not a life-threatening problem. If she won't eat, or if she won't (or can't) get up at all, I would be much more concerned. Until to can take her to the vet, I would recommend keeping her comfortable and restricting her exercise as much as possible - just short leash walks outside to potty, no running or jumping since these can make things worse. There are no over-the-counter pain medications that are safe to use in dogs, so I wouldn't give her any medication until she sees the vet - he/she can prescribe something to make her more comfortable that will be safe and effective.

  

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• Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

  Veterinarian

  Published on October 23rd, 2017

  Poor Bella. If she is older and seems stiff she could be suffering from arthritis. If she is younger, then she could have injured herself playing. For older dogs, I always recommend a joint supplement. Dasuquin or flexadin are good products you can try. This is a long term supplement and will take a few weeks to get in her system and work. I would also rest her. Do not let her jump, run or play. If you have to you can confine her to her crate or a small bathroom. I would not give her any human pain meds as most of these are toxic to dogs. If she continues to seem painful, I would have your vet take a look at her. Your vet will be able to localize the pain, take X-rays if needed, and give her some pain meds to make her feel better. I would also talk to your vet about whether or not she needs to lose weight as this can definitely slow down the healing process and make arthritis worse. I hope this helps!!

  

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