Why won't my dog jump on the couch or lap? Is she in pain?

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I have a Boston terrier mix female. She has started refusing to jump up into our lap or on the couch. What concerns medically should I have? She will however jump down with no problems nor does she whine like she hurts. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Gigi! In many cases, reluctance to jump up onto furniture or onto an owner's lap is a sign of back pain, or arthritis in the hips or rear legs. This can be true even if she isn't crying or whining, as many dogs who are painful don't make any obvious sounds like this. I would recommend taking Gigi to the vet for an exam when you are able to - he/she can do a thorough orthopedic exam and may also recommend x-rays to help check for problems in her back or hips. If a problem is found, your vet can prescribe an anti-inflammatory or pain medication to help make her more comfortable so that she can get back to jumping on things the way she did before :)

Why won't my dog jump on the couch or lap? Is she in pain?

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