Why does my dog squeal when I pet him? Could he be hurt or in pain?

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My dog squealed when my girlfriend let his head, another girlfriend let his head, and finally this evening when he came to bed and it was dark I let him and he squealed so loud. It is the type of squeal he makes when someone steps on his paw accidentally. But I pet him constantly and he never squeals like this. Why is he squealing from time to time? It is rare if at all. But I’m scared. Also I went out of town and had different babysitters watch him. So I asked if anyone hit him. They said no. Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Male | unneutered | 8 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

I would be worried that Lui has an injury (Not necessarily from anyone petting or harming him) or something such as ear or tooth pain that is radiating out and causing the yelping when he is pet. It is a good idea to bring him to a vet ASAP so they can check in his ears, mouth, and neck to rule out any issues such as an infected tooth or ear that could be causing the problem. In the meantime, being careful with handling him may help reduce pain until he can be seen. If health issues are ruled out, it's also possible that Lui is a bit fearful of people, and so is yelping if he doesn't feel comfortable with being handled. Speaking with a local trainer about how to help with fear and socialization may be a good idea.

Why does my dog squeal when I pet him? Could he be hurt or in pain?

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