Why is my basset hound not moving and whining when I pick her up?

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I have a 7 year old basset hound and she has been acting weird for about a day now. She will not move and she will whine in pain if you try to pick her up and she has been sleeping on the floor which is weird because she has her favorite chair that she always sleeps in and she gets upset of were in her chair and she can't sit with us. What could be the problem. Pet's info: Dog | Basset Hound | Female | spayed | 7 years and 10 months old | 55 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Sadie! The first thing I think of in Sadie's breed with symptoms of not wanting to move, crying when picked up and unwilling to jump up is neck or back pain. Neck or back pain in dogs can be from a strain or sprain or from IVDD (intervertebral disk disease) which is common in long bodied, short legged dogs. I'd have Sadie see today by your Vet since she is in pain. They can diagnose neck or back pain on physical exam. As long as she is moving her legs normally (not dragging a leg or walking drunk) they likely will start an anti-inflammatory, pain medications and possibly a muscle relaxant. Rest is required for 4-6 weeks, this means no running, jumping or stairs. She will feel better before her body is fully healed. I hope this helps and I wish Sadie a speedy recovery!

Why is my basset hound not moving and whining when I pick her up?

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