My dog has back pain. Crate rest makes him worse. What are my options?

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My dog is believed to have back issues an I was tod to crate him. But when I crate him, he tends to act up and Make the situation worse. I crated him today and when I came home he was walking worse then when I left him this morning. I don't know what else to do. Any ideas besides crating? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | 11 years and 5 months old | 12 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Kawaii! Some dogs do unfortunately become stressed in the crate and struggle to get out, which can make things worse. I would recommend asking your veterinarian about getting a tranquilizer for him that you can use as needed, to help keep him calm for the next few weeks until he has recovered. This will help to keep him calm in the crate so that his back can heal.

My dog has back pain. Crate rest makes him worse. What are my options?

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