My dog is crying from hip pain. What can I do until the vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 7 years and 3 months old | 147 lbs
My great dane is having pain in his rear right hip area and is crying when he tries to move. I don't think it's a life threatening emergency but he seems to be in a lot of pain. What can I do for him tonight and then take him to the vet in the morning?
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Published on April 17th, 2017
Oh no, poor Tank! Unfortunately, there are not OTC pain medications you can give. Many human ones are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. I would rest him tonight. Take him out to toilet on a lead only and bring him right back in when he's done. You can try icing his hips with bag of frozen veggies or an ice pack (be sure to wrap the package in a towel to protect his skin) to see if that helps him more comfortable. You can leave this ice pack on for 5-10 minutes at a time. Keep him as quiet as possible, and try to keep Tank from moving around. Take him into the vet first thing in the morning. Good luck, I hope this helps!
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Published on January 21st, 2019
I'm sorry Taz is in pain! He really should see a vet for this problem, as it's not nice to leave him in pain. Unfortunately you cannot give him any OTC pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. The best you can do is rest him. No running, jumping, or playing. Take him out to toilet on a leash, and bring him right back in when he's done. If this does not help, tell your parents you spoke to a vet who strongly urged you to take him into a vet. Best of luck.
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