My small dog has abdominal pain and won't jump. What can I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 5 years and 10 months old | 13 lbs
My small dog has been experiencing discomfort in her abdominal area starting this morning. She ate, doesn't appear to have diarrhea or vomiting. She won't jump up and she's acting differently like she is in distress. What can I give her in case it's a blockage?
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Published on April 19th, 2020
If Maggie is not showing any signs from gastrointestinal tract, like vomiting or diarrhea, blockage will be a very unlikely explanation of her discomfort. If she has difficulties to jump, or if she is refusing to jump at all, I would suspect that she has spinal pain (which may look very similar to abdominal pain) or pain in the hind legs (hips, knees). If she continues to be uncomfortable and not herself, I would recommend to see your local vets to find out what is going on and give her the right treatment. At the moment, I don't think there are any remedies that you can treat her at home with.
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Published on April 12th, 2020
It sounds like Maggie is painful in her hips, and she may have overdone it causing the pain. I recommend resting her for the next 48 hours. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to toilet on a leash, and bring her right back in when she's done. If she still appears painful after this time, then I would take her into the vet for an exam. The vet can diagnose where the pain is coming from, and can dictate a treatment plan for it. She may also benefit from some pain medications, which the vet can prescribe. Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. I hope this helps!
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Published on October 1st, 2017
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would be concern about a soft tissue injury or a back injury. I recommend taking her to a vet to diagnose the source of the pain and start her on medications. If you can't take her to a vet I would recommend rest for 7 days- that's no running, jumping, and playing- leash walk only. Please do not give any over the counter medications as it could make her more sick. Good luck and kisses to Maggie!
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