Dog growls when hugged after infection. Is it pain or boarding?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am sorry to hear Molly isn't feeling well. Unfortunately we are unable to give advice for medication without seeing Molly. I would contact your veterinarian to see if they can give you more assistance. I recommend making an appointment for her so they can find the source of her pain and get her the correct treatment. They may need to take x-rays to rule out a fracture. In the meantime, I would rest her in a kennel so she doesn't continue to injure herself. You could also try a warm compress on the area, but since it has been going on for so long, I would take her to a vet. Good luck and kisses to Molly!

It definitely sounds like Luna is very painful!! Different dogs can have varying types of pain tolerance and it may be that Luna does not tolerate pain as well. However I would hate to miss something more serious on a presumption that she is just not as tolerant of pain. Cost is definitely something to consider as ER visits can rack up a higher cost than your veterinarian may. Unfortunately, that may be the best for Luna if she just isn't feeling and acting quite right. I would add that if she is otherwise eating and drinking normally, and not having any vomiting or diarrhea or any of the other signs mentioned on the previous thread then I would be less worried about rushing her to the ER and may give her a little more time. If her bloodwork was fine a couple of days ago then perhaps the metacam could help control her pain a little better and reduce the inflammation a UTI can cause. However, know that kidney values can change in short periods of time, thus I would still recommend having a veterinarian that has looked at Luna make the recommendation for or against metacam or NSAIDs. Also consider, that there are other causes for pain in a Beagle that may not be associated with her UTI. In a Beagle I would want to check for back pain, neck pain, or abdominal pain (pancreatitis, kidney disease, foreign bodies, or even liver disease). All of these may benefit from pain medication and even NSAIDs, but some of these could require more aggressive medical or surgical management.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It does sound like Milo is acting a little strange. This can be caused by pain, discomfort, or nausea. I recommend keeping a close eye on him over the next 24 hours and having him seen by a vet if these symptoms continue. He should be seen as soon as possible if he begins vomiting, has diarrhea, loses his appetite, or is unresponsive. I hope this helps and am happy to answer any other questions you may have!

If only Milo could talk! This type of behavior could be related to something like anxiety or to pain/discomfort. I recommend to have him examined by the veterinarian who will check for evidence of pain on the physical exam. Many times this type of sudden pain is related to intervertebral disc disease, discospondylitis, upper abdominal pain or a pinched nerve. They may also check a urine sample or the anal glands as well. Since he can't talk, it's best to play it safe. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Besides this being behavioral, this could also be due to a medical issue such as a display of pain of some sort. I recommend that if this persists, you have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for this possibility and treat him accordingly. This may require taking x-rays. Good luck and have a great day!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Molly is adorable! I don't think there is anything medically wrong with her. She may not like being picked up. I would slowly start to regain her confidence but having her fist not run from you. Sit on the floor with treats and toys and have her play with you, giving her treats often. Keep doing that until she stops running from you. Then you can gradually start to pick her up but keep the sessions brief and don't "love" on her until she is good with being picked up. Every dog has a different personality but something may have scared her from enjoying this time with you. I hope this helps and I wish you and Molly the best!

I'm sorry to hear Kody isn't feeling well. If he is still peeing blood after antibiotics I would recommend further tests. An X-ray or ultrasound of his abdomen may help find any bladder stones. Those tests would also be great to look at his prostate and kidneys too. I would recommend a full blood panel to check kidney function. If these behaviors are sudden, they may be related to his discomfort from the urinary issues. Good luck and kisses to Kody!