Dog growls when hugged after infection. Is it pain or boarding?

Whenever there is a sudden change in bathroom habits, it is always a good idea to check for medical problems. I presume that you are talking about urination, so I would certainly be worried that Molly could have a urinary tract infection. Dogs with urinary tract infections will feel like they have to urinate all the time even if their bladders are empty. I would recommend having your veterinarian examine Molly and check a urine sample to see if there is a medical problem that explains what is going on. Good luck! I hope that was helpful Thanks for using Boop by Petco.

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! I am sorry to hear Molly isn't feeling well. Unfortunately we are unable to give advice for medication without seeing Molly. I would contact your veterinarian to see if they can give you more assistance. I recommend making an appointment for her so they can find the source of her pain and get her the correct treatment. They may need to take x-rays to rule out a fracture. In the meantime, I would rest her in a kennel so she doesn't continue to injure herself. You could also try a warm compress on the area, but since it has been going on for so long, I would take her to a vet. Good luck and kisses to Molly!

It definitely sounds like Luna is very painful!! Different dogs can have varying types of pain tolerance and it may be that Luna does not tolerate pain as well. However I would hate to miss something more serious on a presumption that she is just not as tolerant of pain. Cost is definitely something to consider as ER visits can rack up a higher cost than your veterinarian may. Unfortunately, that may be the best for Luna if she just isn't feeling and acting quite right. I would add that if she is otherwise eating and drinking normally, and not having any vomiting or diarrhea or any of the other signs mentioned on the previous thread then I would be less worried about rushing her to the ER and may give her a little more time. If her bloodwork was fine a couple of days ago then perhaps the metacam could help control her pain a little better and reduce the inflammation a UTI can cause. However, know that kidney values can change in short periods of time, thus I would still recommend h

Thank you for using Boop by Petco! It does sound like Milo is acting a little strange. This can be caused by pain, discomfort, or nausea. I recommend keeping a close eye on him over the next 24 hours and having him seen by a vet if these symptoms continue. He should be seen as soon as possible if he begins vomiting, has diarrhea, loses his appetite, or is unresponsive. I hope this helps and am happy to answer any other questions you may have!

If only Milo could talk! This type of behavior could be related to something like anxiety or to pain/discomfort. I recommend to have him examined by the veterinarian who will check for evidence of pain on the physical exam. Many times this type of sudden pain is related to intervertebral disc disease, discospondylitis, upper abdominal pain or a pinched nerve. They may also check a urine sample or the anal glands as well. Since he can't talk, it's best to play it safe. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Besides this being behavioral, this could also be due to a medical issue such as a display of pain of some sort. I recommend that if this persists, you have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for this possibility and treat him accordingly. This may require taking x-rays. Good luck and have a great day!

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Molly is adorable! I don't think there is anything medically wrong with her. She may not like being picked up. I would slowly start to regain her confidence but having her fist not run from you. Sit on the floor with treats and toys and have her play with you, giving her treats often. Keep doing that until she stops running from you. Then you can gradually start to pick her up but keep the sessions brief and don't "love" on her until she is good with being picked up. Every dog has a different personality but something may have scared her from enjoying this time with you. I hope this helps and I wish you and Molly the best!

I'm sorry to hear Kody isn't feeling well. If he is still peeing blood after antibiotics I would recommend further tests. An X-ray or ultrasound of his abdomen may help find any bladder stones. Those tests would also be great to look at his prostate and kidneys too. I would recommend a full blood panel to check kidney function. If these behaviors are sudden, they may be related to his discomfort from the urinary issues. Good luck and kisses to Kody!

Bella's behavior suggests that she is fearful of children. Some dogs simply don't like interacting with kids - kids smell different, they move differently, they sound different, and for some dogs (especially those who weren't exposed to a variety of kids when they were puppies) this can be scary. Since her behavior started with hiding and growling, I suspect the loud vocalization she has been doing when they try to touch her chest is a fear response rather than pain. When her initial signals (hiding, avoidance, growling) aren't working to communicate that she wants to be left alone, she has to escalate the signals (the loud yelp) when they touch her, which she is perceiving as a threat. There are ways to help her become more comfortable around children, but you must do so very carefully, because so far she has used very clear signals of being frightened - but she hasn't yet (from the sound of it) resorted to biting, and any dog will bite if they feel they have to, if their previou

Poor Maiya! You did the right thing by taking her into the vet. It will take at least 24 hours for you to see an improvement in symptoms with the antibiotics, but the pain meds should be kicking in by now. She likely feels pretty terrible if she has infected anal sacs, and it's not surprising that she isn't 100% just yet. I'd let her stay off the couch and stay on the floor is she wants. She needs to rest and allow the medications to fight the infection. Be sure to give all medications as directed, and keep giving it even if she appears better. If she still isn't wanting to get on the couch in the next 48-72 hours, then I would be concerned that she may have another problem causing her pain such as her back, hips, or hind legs. At that point, I would take her back into the vet for another exam and possibly x-rays. I hope this helps!