My chihuahua yelps when touched and can't lift his head. What's wrong?

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My dog kona is a small chihuahua. He is 6 yrs old and just recently hasn't been able lift his head. He eats and goes out to the bathroom fine. Had been stretching and then will start yelping if anyone or our other dogs get near him. If he gets nudged he will yelp. He lets me pick him up and hold him and only wants to be near me. In his cage he will lay down not want to move.. He lets me touch him and I checked putting light pressure on back legs neck, checked his teeth seem fine. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | unneutered | 7 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, sorry to hear about Kona. He may be having back or neck pain associated with a disk injury. If you think he is in severe pain then he should be seen immediately by a veterinarian to determine the source of his pain. However if you think he can hold until Monday then he may be able to see his veterinarian when they open up. In the interim, please keep him quiet, rested and exercise restricted. That is no jumping, running, playing, or going up/down stairs. Keep him low to the ground and in his kennel for the next 2-3 weeks. When picking him up, keep him in a horizontal position to decrease pressure on his back and neck. Hope this helps and best of luck.

My chihuahua yelps when touched and can't lift his head. What's wrong?

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