My dog is yelping, not shaking, and just wants to rest. What's wrong?

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My spayed two y/o chi/rat terrier is yelping intermittently, but doesn't seem to be in pain when we touch her anywhere on her body. This started this morning. She ate and went to the bathroom normally today. She usually shakes a lot but hasn't been able to actually go through a full shake at all today. All she wants to do is rest and be covered up. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 2 years and 4 months old | 8 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Luna! It is very common for dogs with neck or back pain to yelp out intermittently when they move. If she isn't jumping up on the furniture like normal or having trouble with the stairs that is common with back pain. With neck pain they don't life their heads much or shake their heads. The not fully shaking makes me even more suspicious that it's her neck or back. If she continues like this throughout the day I would call your Vet first thing in the morning for an exam to localize her pain. I hope this helps and I wish Luna a speedy recovery!

My dog is yelping, not shaking, and just wants to rest. What's wrong?

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