My puppy was hit by a car but seems fine. Should I be concerned?

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Hello, My 8 month old Dalmatian puppy just got hit by a car about an hour ago. He seems fine and has just ate and drank. Should I be concerned or will he be ok? Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Dalmatian | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 10 days old

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Max! It's a good sign that he ate and drank. It's hard to say if he will be fine with out examining him. Sometimes internal injuries do not show up right away, things like internal bleeding in the chest or belly, bruising on the lungs (contusions), abnormal air around the lungs (pneumothorax), diaphragmatic hernias, trauma to the urinary bladder. The obvious outward signs like a broken bone, wounds, back or head trauma you would have seen right away. I would rest him and keep him calm. Watch for increased and labored breathing, no urine production, lethargy and pale gums. He will likely be sore tomorrow. If anything changes he should be taken to an emergency hospital. It isn't wrong to have him checked out now and get pain medications in case he is sore tomorrow. I hope this helps and I wish Max the very best!

My puppy was hit by a car but seems fine. Should I be concerned?

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