Why is my dog limping much worse immediately after a vet X-ray?

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My dog started limping suddenly on and off, so I decided to take him to the vet, he was still very active and acting normally, eating and playing as usual. The vet didn’t find anything wrong and then took X-rays, again she found nothing alarming but will send it to a specialist. He came back to me pretty normal but within 30 minutes he’s limping really badly and seems down. What could the issue be? Did she squeeze too hard to look for injury? Pet's info: Dog | Pekingese | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 2 months old | 15 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Odin. It is common for dog to be more sore after x-rays are taken. The patient needs to be placed in specific positions for the x-rays to be diagnostic. For example, the rear.legs are pulled very straight to take an x-ray of the pelvis. This can make the dog more sore afterwards due to the underlying lameness. Hopefully your veterinarian has prescribed pain medications for him. I would give them as directed. Do not give any over-the-counter pain medications as these can be toxic to dogs. I hope this information helps!

Why is my dog limping much worse immediately after a vet X-ray?

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