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Why is my dog yelping in pain when I touch her hips after exercise?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 10 months old | 33.8 lbs

My dog went on a 2 hours walk/ run today at the river and now she yelling in pain and discomfort. She yells when I lightly pet her by her back hips by her tail

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 31st, 2018

It sounds as she suffered a trauma, either to her back or her hips, you will need to take her to the vet as soon as you can in order to get it checked, if it is nothing too serious she will need some rest and pain killers for a few days.

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