My toy poodle yelps in pain when touched. Why isn't she normal?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am sorry to hear Molly isn't feeling well. Unfortunately we are unable to give advice for medication without seeing Molly. I would contact your veterinarian to see if they can give you more assistance. I recommend making an appointment for her so they can find the source of her pain and get her the correct treatment. They may need to take x-rays to rule out a fracture. In the meantime, I would rest her in a kennel so she doesn't continue to injure herself. You could also try a warm compress on the area, but since it has been going on for so long, I would take her to a vet. Good luck and kisses to Molly!

Hi there, I'm sorry to hear that Tam isn't feeling well. It sound like something is making her painful. She could have something causing pain in her ear which is then causing her to be hyperactive, or have pain elsewhere and her ear isn't related. The best course of action would be to have your veterinarian examine her and isolate the source of discomfort and then be able to help find ways to help her feel better. I hope this helps! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Poor Baby! It definitely sounds like she's painful somewhere. In my experience, the most common cause of yelping or yipping when touched or petted is back pain, often due to a herniated disc - this is a fairly common problem in dogs. She could also be painful due to some other injury to her legs or back. I would recommend having her examined by a vet as soon as you are able to - he/she can do a thorough exam to help localize the source of the pain, and may also do x-rays if needed to help diagnose the problem.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The signs you are describing sounds like Koko is having some lower back pain. This can be caused by a herniated disc, infection of the vertebra, or inflammation of the spinal cord. Your vet can perform x-rays, and refer you to a specialty hospital that can perform specialized imaging such as a CT scan or a spinal fluid tap to further distinguish what can be going on. In the meantime, I recommend trying to keep Koko as calm and quiet as possible and avoiding her jumping up/down from surfaces. I hope this helps and that all is well!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Besides this being behavioral, this could also be due to a medical issue such as a display of pain of some sort. I recommend that if this persists, you have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for this possibility and treat him accordingly. This may require taking x-rays. Good luck and have a great day!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Lacey. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian. Small breed dogs are prone to neck and/or back pain. It can present as yelping. Her veterinarian will carefully examine her to determine if she is painful. If so, x-rays may be needed. In the meantime, keep her quiet and carry her as much as possible. Do not give any over-the-counter pain medications as these can be toxic to dogs. I hope this information helps!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is possibly neck or back pain. It could still be pain associated with a leg even if nothing seems wrong with them. I recommend that you have Sprinkles evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Likely diagnostics include radiographs. Treatment would be based on findings. At the very least they can prescribe pain control medications to make Sprinkles feel better. In the meantime, reduce her activity as much as possible as that in itself can make a big difference. Good luck and have a good night!