My dog has neck pain, cries, and won't crate rest. What can I do?

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My dog has been having crying episodes as he runs in circles crying and took him to the vet and was told he had neck pain and gave him medication and asked for crate rest but he has too much energy although his medication has mild sedation. What can i do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 14 years and 4 months old

Tomasz Wnuk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. At Peques's age neck pain is usually caused by intervertebral disc problem or chronic arthritis / spondylitis. X-ray/CT scan is helpful to identify what is the problem and to decide what is the best treatment. If Peques is still showing signs of pain and crating is not a viable option, getting a second pain killer will be probably the best course of action. Your local vet will be able to prescribe him an anti-inflammatory medication or a different pain killer for a trial to see if they can keep him pain free.

My dog has neck pain, cries, and won't crate rest. What can I do?

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