Dachshund lethargic, pain pills help, but vet isn't responding.

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sasha is a 8yr old min. dachshund in good health. But three weeks ago she became very lethargic and seemed to have been in her front legs. Took her to a vet. who couldn't find anything wrong with her. Gave her some pain pills and to watch her. We give her a half pill and in about 20min she is pack to normal. Mext day she is right back to lethargic and doesn't move much. The vet,we took her to is not answering there phone or emails . Wht should I do.? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 12 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Sasha. It may be she has injured her front legs causing the lethargy. It sounds like the pain pills helped, and depending on the type of pill, it likely needs to be given daily to help control the pain. Injuries can take weeks to heal, so if the pain pills are helping her, I'd continue to give them to her as prescribed by the vet. Have her seen by a vet again as soon as they open if you are out of pain pills. Best of luck.

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