Kembe always slept in our bed up until these last 2 years of her life. She was a bed and blanket hog - legs stretched out and took over the bed. I put her doggie bed in our room right next to our bed in her latter years - I was afraid of her falling or jumping off the bed and getting hurt.
Benny yelps when he jumps off the bed or..
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I wonder if he's either bruised or broken ribs? Definitely needs a trip to the vet.
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sounds like could be a rib. (not a professional opinion).. if it hurts when he yawns,… hope he is ok!!!!
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Do let us know what the vets say…
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If a neck/back injury, probably will be on rest and meds for a few days. Hopefully it will resolve and he will be fine again soon.
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We talked the vet into letting us come in tonight… she put him on NSAIDs and muscle relaxers. She thinks it's his neck... and he wasn't yelping while he was at the vet. He's yelping now that he's home again though. He's trying to sleep but keeps waking up in pain. I feel so bad for him.
The vet said to bring him back in if he's still in pain in 5 days. I was hoping they would do X-rays while we were there, but she didn't think it was necessary yet.
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I've had Basenjis hurt their back and yelp moving around. Usually from a jump off the bed or couch.
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Dogs often mask pain when not home because in the wild, hurt means dead. I have had dogs 3 leg lame WALK at the vet.
Always with any possible back or neck injury, go fast rather than later. Some injuries to neck and back get worse and cannot be helped if you wait too long. With just pain, you were probably safe, but it can still be bad.
I had a Rottie tossing ( am not joking ) 50 pound hay bales around. I got her in as soon as I saw her but too let, she hurt neck. Vet, then vet chiropractor.. meds. Finally I put her on bromelain, which is made from pineapple extract and works like natural anti-inflammatory. If I ran out, she'd be lame on front and hurting. She did so well I started using it myself and I can certainly tell if I run out!
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Benny's doing MUCH better today. He hasn't yelped once. He's been a little cautious, but less and less throughout the day. I hope it is something acute and not just the pain killer and muscle relaxer masking it. Thanks for the advice everyone, I will keep everyone updated.
Debra: Is that something I can get at GNC?
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http://www.livestrong.com/article/195841-uses-of-bromelain/
I get it locally or through, really, amazon. But many health places carry it.
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I'm glad to hear Benny seems better, lets hope it continues.
