Why is my dog still in pain and weak after vet and antibiotics?

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Marley has been sick for 2 weeks and has seen vet, has had blood work, X-ray, checked for limes disease all was good no problems. They now have her on 2 antibiotics Clavamox 2 times a day and baytril once. How long does this usually take effect together. She is still weak, not active, and sore to touch and will scream at times. The vet ruled out mostly everything but still she is not herself. She lost 1 lb over the weekend from Thursday to Tuesday could this be why she is tender to touch? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 8 months old | 13.4 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, sorry to hear about Marley. It sounds like she could have pain from another source. Another potential cause for pain that you can speak with your veterinarian about is back or neck pain. These can have very subtle signs and typically present as reluctance to walk, use the stairs, or jump on furniture. Intermittent whimpering or yelping, especially when being carries. In severe cases, some dogs could begin to drag their limbs or carry their head low. If you note these, then Marley likely has some form of back/neck pain and truly may need anti-inflammatory medications. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Why is my dog still in pain and weak after vet and antibiotics?

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