Why is my Boxer's stiff neck not improving despite vet care?

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My boxer is being treated for stiff neck however i dont see any improvement. His vet has performed xrays and labs but only came uo with a UTI. There was some improvement for about 2 days but has returned to being stiff and in pain.im not sure what else to do. I cannot even get him in a car without him yelping and he is now refusing to eat so he wont take additional pain meds. He yelps when we attempt to open his mouth. He is 11 yo boxer. Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Male | unneutered | 6 years old | 74 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry your pet Payne is in so much pain. If x-rays came up negative for finding any obvious bone abnormalities, then more advanced diagnostics are needed to come up with a proper diagnosis, so that appropriate treatment options can be explored. I am also unsure of what exact medications the veterinarian has prescribed for Payne; however it sounds like he could use a re-evaluation of his pain management protocol. Gabapentin is a great neuropathic pain medication that the vet can prescribe if she/he feels that this may be nerve pain related. This can at the very least buy you some time until you can get more advanced testing done. I would also recommend considering getting a referral for an internal specialist to evaluate Payne and get a more specialized treatment plan for him. I hope you can get him some relief soon. It may be costly, but it can be done with the appropriate testing and expertise.

Why is my Boxer's stiff neck not improving despite vet care?

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