My dog cried, hid, and now can't jump on the bed. Is she injured?

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My dog in the morning as i slept was laying on my bed when suddenly she let out a loud cry, jumped off my bed and ran off into hiding. Since then she has been on panic mode and wont leave my side. I checked if anything bit her and no. She is being treated for fleas at the moment with meds. She can eat, walk, and poop just fine. At one point she couldnt jump on the bed anymore. So i carry her up. Her breathing ir normal with sudden pants I squeezed and pulled everywhere and she doesnt react/whine. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 7 years and 7 months old | 17 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

First of all, Luna is adorable! I'm sorry to hear that she seems a bit uncomfortable today. Since the focus of her crying and whining seems to center around jumping on or off of the bed, my main concern would be that she developed a back or neck injury. In some cases, dogs can be quite stoic with these injuries until they move or are handled in certain manners. Back injuries can also cause referred pain in the abdomen, which could explain why she pants (this can be a sign of pain) when you pick her up. It can be difficult to precisely determine if back or neck pain are present without a lot of training, and it is often overlooked at home. Since she is intermittently crying and panting, it sounds as though Luna may be relatively painful. I recommend taking her to the vet for an exam to try to determine the source of this pain so that treatment can be started. Until you can get to the vet, keep her restricted to a crate or small room and avoid allowing her to jump on or off of furniture or use the stairs, as this could exacerbate any underlying injury. I hope that Luna feels better soon!

My dog cried, hid, and now can't jump on the bed. Is she injured?

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