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I have a Doxin and I think she pulled a muscle in her back from jumping up onto my bed ( which she is not allowed to do) She wont walk down orup the stairs and shivers a lot. I have givin her 1/4 of generic aspirin and it seems to help but last nigh and this morning is starting to hide under the bed which is not normal behavor. My questin is do I take her in to the vet or keep giving her aspirin? This morning ater her pill she did walk down the outside stairs by herself. Thanks,Renee
Optional Information: Type of Animal: Kernes Pet's Gender: Female Pet's Age: 3 Already Tried: I have given her aspirin and I don't let her walk down or up the stairs on her own. I have also rub her back.
Welcome to JustAnswer! I would be happy to assist you. I am a 2003 graduate from UC Davis and a Medical Director of a 4 veterinarian practice.
Aspirin is garbage. Very hard on stomach and not very powerful to help with possible bad soft tissue injuries, or even a disc herniations in the spine (common with doxie's).
Yes, well worth the vet visit. They could give much better pain drugs and/or anti-inflammatories:
A few common medications prescribed by vets (not all options, but many of the most common choices):
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Rimadyl
Deramaxx
Metacam
Tramadol
Gabapentin
Pain Control
Also, they will do an exam to see if there is any concern for a disc herniation, especially with the breed:
Disc Herniation
So, some x-rays might be in order depending upon exam findings.
Yes, well worth the vet visit. the shivering is a slam dunk to suggest continued discomfort.
Good Luck Dr. Andy
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