Why does my dog cry in pain when getting up, then seems fine?

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My Chunk today every once and a while when he gets up from lying on his belly helps and cries and seems in pain then walks a few steps and is fine with no other symptoms but he never shows pain so I’m concerned. When I touch everywhere he has no pain reaction only when he gets up here and there. Pet's info: Dog | Dogue de Bordeaux | Male | neutered | 2 years and 3 months old | 115 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, sorry to hear about Chunk. He may be experiencing hip pain or knee pain. These are typically elicit pain intermittently and is more obvious in certain movements. Other sources of pain could include back pain. Just by touching him you will likely not elicit a response, typically you need to move the joints in questions to get a pain response. Chunk should be seen by his veterinarian within the next week if his pain continues or sooner is the pain is getting worse. Monitor for any limping, dragging of his limbs, low head carriage, or being unable/unwilling to get up and have him evaluated sooner if you note any of these. Hope this helps and best of luck

Why does my dog cry in pain when getting up, then seems fine?

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