My dog won't sit after an accident. Is she in pain or injured?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed
My dog won’t sit, what is going on? On Thursday (11/9)my dog was outside playing, I stepped on her left back leg, as I didn’t see her behind me. No big deal as she didn’t whimper And I thought all would be ok. A few minutes later she came running by and suddenly whimped. For the rest of the time she stayed laying down or would limp. That night she didn’t eat, play or do anything but just lay down. The limp has pretty much gone away but now she won’t sit. And if she does, she just lays down
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Published on November 11th, 2018
It sounds like Bella is in pain. She likely won't sit down because it hurts too much. It is concerning that she won't eat, and that tells me she is in a lot of pain. I'd take her into the vet first thing in the morning. Tonight, rest her. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to potty on a leash only, and bring her right back in when she's done. Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. The vet can prescribe safe pain medications as needed. Best of luck.
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Published on June 12th, 2019
Unfortunately none. There are no safe OTC pain medications for dogs. Many human ones are toxic to dogs, and can be fatal if given. See if you can take Bella into an ER vet now to get pain medication, I do not think this can wait.
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Published on December 4th, 2016
I hope that it's nothing serious! If Bella is eating and drinking normally, and willing to get up and walk around to go to the bathroom and do other normal things, then it's probably not a life-threatening problem. If she won't eat, or if she won't (or can't) get up at all, I would be much more concerned. Until to can take her to the vet, I would recommend keeping her comfortable and restricting her exercise as much as possible - just short leash walks outside to potty, no running or jumping since these can make things worse. There are no over-the-counter pain medications that are safe to use in dogs, so I wouldn't give her any medication until she sees the vet - he/she can prescribe something to make her more comfortable that will be safe and effective.
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Published on October 23rd, 2017
Poor Bella. If she is older and seems stiff she could be suffering from arthritis. If she is younger, then she could have injured herself playing. For older dogs, I always recommend a joint supplement. Dasuquin or flexadin are good products you can try. This is a long term supplement and will take a few weeks to get in her system and work. I would also rest her. Do not let her jump, run or play. If you have to you can confine her to her crate or a small bathroom. I would not give her any human pain meds as most of these are toxic to dogs. If she continues to seem painful, I would have your vet take a look at her. Your vet will be able to localize the pain, take X-rays if needed, and give her some pain meds to make her feel better. I would also talk to your vet about whether or not she needs to lose weight as this can definitely slow down the healing process and make arthritis worse. I hope this helps!!
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