Why is my puppy restless, kicking legs after walk, and can't sleep?

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my 5 month old puppy is extremely fidgety and restless and keeps kicking her back legs out. all she wants to do is settle and go to sleep but seems to be in discomfort with her back legs with keep kicking them out. This started occuring when we came back from a walk and im really concerned because she is normally quite relaxed on an evening. Please can you help or explain what this might be? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 19 days old | 170 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It could be that Ruby overexerted herself during her walk tonight, and now she is feeling a little bit of pain causing her to be in discomfort. You can try gently rubbing her legs if she will let you to see if that helps, or putting some heat in the form of a heat pad (not too hot!) to see if that helps relaxes her muscles. Do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to puppies and can be fatal if given. As long as she is otherwise normal (i.e. eating and drinking normally, went to the bathroom normally, isn't limping or appears to be in pain), then I wouldn't be too worried about her just yet. Hopefully she will settle down soon. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

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