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My dog yelped after a jump and now has pain and limps. What's wrong?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Fox Terrier | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 6 months old | 45 lbs

my dog is a foxterrier cross with a. Jack Russell .she jumped off a rock not much higher than a couch and she squeeled .from thereon she has problems.whenever she runs extremely fast or jumps she has pain .and then she limps

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 10th, 2020

Poor Tayla! I recommend resting her for the next 48 hours. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to toilet on a leash, and bring her right back in when she's done. If she still appears painful after this time, then I would take her into the vet for an exam. The vet can diagnose where the pain is coming from, and can dictate a treatment plan for it. She may also benefit from some pain medications, which the vet can prescribe. Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given.
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