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Why is my Lhasa Apso's neck stiff and painful again after vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Lhasa Apso | Male | unneutered | 11 lbs

I have a 10 year old lahsa apso who suddenly developed pain late in the night. Whilst checking her body, we figured, she has a stiff neck. The next morning we took her to the vet and he checked her thoroughly to suggest it is just a minor neck stifness due to a spasm. Gave us a muscle relaxer too. She walked perfectly fine from the vet to the car and jumped fine (unlike the morning she woke up to a bit of pain). The same evening, whilst eating dinner, she looked uncomfortable, but eager to eat.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 30th, 2019

Good job taking Maggi into the vet when you noticed she was in pain. She may have started to be in pain in the evening as her pain medication wore off. Give it as directed, and take her back into the vet right away if she becomes very painful. Best of luck.

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