My German Shepherd yelps in pain when jumping up. Is she injured?

Hi there. If Lilly used to jump onto the bed easily and now seems to be struggling more, this is definitely concerning for a medical problem of some kind. She may have hip dysplasia, a problem with her knees or back. or some other type of joint problem. I would recommend taking her to the vet for an exam when you are able to. He/she can do a complete orthopedic exam to see if she is painful anywhere and check her range of motion, and may also recommend x-rays or other testing if needed to help determine what's wrong.

Have her physically examined by your veterinarian. An orthopedic exam and x-rays may provide a diagnosis. Arthritis, joint disease or disc disease may be potential causes. In the meantime, restrict activity to just leash walks for elimination. Consider using a harness instead of a collar to prevent stress on her neck.

If she is whimpering when trying to do an activity that should be easy for her, she is in pain. Even though you have examined her, you may not have palpated all of the areas that could be causing her pain or discomfort in the same way that a trained vet would do. I would recommend that you have Wendy checked out by a vet to see what is going on. It could be a sprain but it could also be a fracture or an issue elsewhere in her body.

It sounds like Monster is having pretty significant neck pain. It could be a pulled muscle, but more serious possibilities include a bulging disc or even meningitis. I would recommend that you have Monster evaluated by a vet to determine what could be going on. After a physical and neurologic exam, the vet may recommend x-rays or blood work to determine what is going on.

There are many possible reasons but especially in German shepherds, hip dysplasia would be a serious concern, especially if she is reluctant to jump up or stretch. Most muscle injuries would be expected to be improving over 3-4days and xrays would be advisable if not settling

Poor Sidka! 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. Best of luck.

Unfortunately I have no suggestions for things you can try at home for this. It sounds like Riven is in a lot of pain, and I have to advise that you have her seen immediately, in order to uncover the exact cause and get an appropriate treatment. Perhaps a friend or family member will loan you some money, or you can try contacting a VCA clinic in your area, as they often waive the exam fee for new clients.