Why is my 3-month-old pitbull puppy hunched and yelping when touched?

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My pitbull pup about 3 months is hunched over he doesnt want to nump ad high as he normally does. I picked him up from behind his shoulders and he yelped. What can possibly be wrong?

Amy Poole, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear you puppy is having trouble. I would suspect he has shoulder, elbow, or even neck pain from your description of him yelping after picking up near his shoulders. Puppies this young can have some congenital deformity that result in instability and pain, panosteitis (bone inflammation), growth plate problems, or could have potentially had a soft tissue injury or bone displacement (luxation) in that area. I would recommend you take him to your vet for an evaluation, possible x-rays, and to get anti-inflammatory pain medication for him.

Why is my 3-month-old pitbull puppy hunched and yelping when touched?

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