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Is it normal for my dog to cry in pain during daily injections?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male

Hi the dog of my mother in law has to me injected daily but every time I give him the shot he cries is that normal ? Or I’m I hurting him?

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David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 1, 2018

Chihuahua are usually more sensitive to pain than most dogs, i'm not surprised he is crying with every injection,i'm not sure what you are injecting but you should make sure you are using the smallest needle possible.
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