My dog jumped, now cries when standing. Should I take him to the vet?

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I have a staffy cross bull and hes a big lad but yestaday he jumped over the child gate and didnt land right but he seemed fine still went out and used the toilet and stuff but today he is in pain when he trys to get up iv checked all his legs and he didnt seem bothered at all but all he is doing is laying down all day and not been his self , he also crying everytime he stands up what could it be and should i take him to vets or just let him rest see how he is tomoro hes still ok going toilet. Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 3 years old

Lotus Altholtz · Accepted Answer

Best case scenario, Tizer has a soft tissue injury/muscle sprain for which activity restriction for a week and a dog safe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as Rimadyl (carprofen) usually resolves the issue. As a side note, never give a dog Tylenol (acetominophin) or Advil (ibuprofen) because they are toxic to dogs. A far worse scenario, and these usually present as non-weight bearing lameness in a hind leg, Tizer tore or partially tore a crucial ligament (a sedated exam +/- x-rays are usually required to diagnose this. Other less likely possibilities include a bulging intervertebral disc or bone fracture. If he’s still eating, drinking normally, able to pee and poop normally, able to walk without limping and only seems painful when when he gets up, you can either wait until tomorrow or go today and get him pain meds sooner. Good luck!

My dog jumped, now cries when standing. Should I take him to the vet?

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