Puppy fell, hind legs weak. Why is he running then crying in pain?

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Please help. Fell from the stairs when he was about 1 & 1/2 mo. old. Was given hip & joint, calcium, & pain reliever. After that, he couldn't walk. Couldn't lift up his hips to a standing position. Like his hind legs couldn't support his weight. Days after that he's running. But then, days (again) after that, he'd suddenly wail for 2 mins & lie on his back with his paws close. It's on & off. Why is this happening? Running one day, military crawling the other. We don't have x-rays for animals :(. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 9 days old | 3.307 lbs

Susan England-Foster · Accepted Answer

I would be very concerned about neurologic disease. A possible fracture that is healing and pressing on the Spinal cord or traumatic disc compression. With neurologic disease it can vary clinical signs and severity. I would recommend strict cage rest at least 4 months. With him being active he could be injurying himself worse.

Puppy fell, hind legs weak. Why is he running then crying in pain?

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