Dog yelping after leash yank. Could it be a neck or spine injury?

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I have recently posted a query about my dog that is pretty much immobile and lying on his side and he has little or no coordination. I have since found out my father was rough with the dog leash and pulled his neck, I’m very angry alto find this out and would like to know if that kind of pressure could of possibly damaged his spine/neck area as his head is held down and he yelps when he needs to get up or sit. Thanks so much for your help! Pet's info: Dog | Golden Labrador | Male | 90 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry to hear that your pet is immobile and seemingly in a serious medical condition. Yes pulling on the leash too hard, can potentially cause damage to a pets vertebrae, especially if it was a quick yank or if the pet was running and then abruptly stopped mid run. The fact that he is yelping when attempting to get up is highly suspicious of a neck injury. I would recommend taking Jake to your local vet immediately! He needs to get some immediate pain control and x-rays of his neck (cervical) area to determine the extent of damage here. I do hope that Jakes injuries don't require extensive treatment moving forward. Best of luck and take care.

Dog yelping after leash yank. Could it be a neck or spine injury?

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