My dog is limping, yelping, and tilting her head. Spinal injury?

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Storm has went to the vets this morning because she has been up since 4am limping and moving funny , everytime we pick her up she yelps . In the photo she is lying down but her head is tilted up I’m worried that this is some sort of spinal injury that will get worse I’m really worried . She’s on medication for 5 days, other day she jumped off the bed and landed more on her front legs ,she does this all the time jumping off couches but I’m worried it was when she landed more upright jumping off. Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Female | unspayed | 7 years and 4 months old | 11 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Small long-bodied dogs are more prone to spinal and neck injuries so it is understandable to be concerned. If she was seen by your vet, I would follow all advice and medication protocols, and also keep Storm on kennel rest and prevent her from jumping up and down things until she is healed. Once she is better, adding in doggy stairs or ramps onto objects such as the couch can help her get up and down without becoming injured. If you think she isn't healing, is worsening, or there is something else underlying, bringing her back to your vet for further exam is best.

My dog is limping, yelping, and tilting her head. Spinal injury?

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