My puppy's arm is sore after shots. Why is he crying and how to help?

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My puppy got 2 shots earlier today, he cries every time we touch his right arm , how can I help him? Why is this happening? Pet's info: Dog | Maltipoo | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 10 days old | 7 lbs

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

Buster is probably just sore at the injection sites. This can be normal in young, small puppies. The soreness will probably pass in the next 24 hours. In the meantime you can try icing the area and see if that helps. If he is still sore after a day or so you may want to call your veterinarian and see if you can pick up some pain medication to help him be more comfortable. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

My puppy's arm is sore after shots. Why is he crying and how to help?

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