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Dog with slipped disk still whining, restless, and in pain after meds?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pekingese | Female | unspayed | 11 years and 10 months old | 25 lbs

My dog keeps whinning and wont sleep . She scratches and tilts her head sideways and acts like she is having a spasm in her upper leg near her front right chest when she does it. She has a slipped disk but i have given her her meds the dr gave me and she is still doing this

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on September 14th, 2019

I recommend to call your vet and tell them what is happening. It sounds like she is still uncomfortable. She may need a change in medications or additional therapy like acupuncture. Also have her ear checked for infection. Make sure you are strictly restricting her activity. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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