My dog yelps when I touch his hip or he jumps. How can I help him?

He is definitely hurting somewhere or he wouldn't be yelping. Have you ever hurt your neck and it only is sore when you turn it a certain way? It's the same with dogs. When he turns/jumps a certain way he is feeling pain in some location. I suggest you get him to your vet for an exam. They will at the very least be able to dispense some anti-inflammatories/pain medication for Ares to make him feel better.

Poor Ben! E definitely sounds like he could be in pain. Being this painful, it sounds like he needs to be seen. Your vet will able to localize the pain and doing X-rays if needed. They will be able to get him in meds to relieve the pain. I do not recommend giving any humans pain meds as most of them are toxic to dogs. I hope this helps!

It could be arthritis but it could also be a soft tissue injury or something else entirely. I can't really say much just based on one yelp. Where on his body were you touching when he yelped? His head? Could be an ear problem. His neck or back? Could be a soft tissue injury or arthritis. I don't suggest you do anything but keep him calm, warm and comfortable. Minimize activity so he doesn't continue to aggravate the situation and just get him to the vet when you can especially if he continues to cry out like he is in pain. Over the counter medications are really not recommended and can cause more problems if you don't know what you are treating.

IF he is whining this is an indication he is in pain but there are many possible injuries, infections or accidents which could cause it. A full check up and possibly xrays is recommended if it persists beyond 12hours and your vet can prescribe appropriate pain relief and treatment once the cause has been identified. Keep him well rested and on a deep, soft bed in the meantime

Wow, that is terrible! Unfortunately hip and joint problems are very common in large breed dogs, and it could be that they are suffering from hip dysplasia and/or joint problems such as a tear of their cranial cruciate ligaments. It may just be a terrible coincidence that they both aggravated this conditions around the same time. I recommend resting them for the next 48 hours. No running, jumping, or playing. Take they out to toilet on a lead only, and bring they right back in when they are done. If they still appears painful after this time, then I would take them into the vet for an exam. The vet can diagnose where the pain is coming from, and can dictate a treatment plan for it. They may also benefit from some pain medications, which the vet can prescribe. Please do not give them any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given.

It sounds as she suffered a trauma, either to her back or her hips, you will need to take her to the vet as soon as you can in order to get it checked, if it is nothing too serious she will need some rest and pain killers for a few days.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Princess is adorable! The yelping is likely a sign of pain, which can localized to pretty much any of the joints, including the spine. Princess may have trauma or arthritis which are both painful. Your vet can perform and exam and x-rays to determine exactly which part of the body is affected. Supplements, pain medication (if Princess can tolerate them), and a diet may be warranted to keep Princess pain-free. I hope this helps and that all is well!