Why does my senior dog yelp when picked up? Is it back pain? Aspirin?

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Hi My 12 year old Maltese Westie mix will sometime yelp when i pick him up and kinda walks with a hunch in his back near his tail, i will put him in the bed for a while when he does this, then he seems to be back to normal. He does eat and poops. When I let him outside he barks as normal but then returns to doing the same thing. he sometimes has tears in his eyes and pants then relaxes. what could be wrong and if he seems to be in pain can i give baby aspirin. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 10 years and 10 months old | 22 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

No, do not give Chief baby aspirin. It causes GI bleeding and ulcers in dogs, and is not safe to give at all. It sounds like he could have some back pain or possibly hip pain. He needs to see a vet as soon as possible for this problem. The vet can diagnose where the pain is coming from, and can treat it as well as prescribe safe pain medications for him. Please take him into the vet first thing tomorrow morning, and rest him until them. No running, jumping, or playing. Don't pick him up unless absolutely necessary. Take him out to toilet on a lead only and bring him right back in when he's done. Best of luck.

Why does my senior dog yelp when picked up? Is it back pain? Aspirin?

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