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My dog was hit by a door and didn't cry. Could he still be hurt?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | unneutered | 10 months and 16 days old | 13 lbs

If him didn't cry, does that mean he is ok from the door slam?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 18th, 2016

Jim could still have been hurt from the door slam without a cry because dogs are stoic and sometimes do not display vocal signs of pain. That being said, however, as long as he is moving around normally and behaving normally, he is likely just fine.

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