My dog whines when I touch his back leg. Should I be worried?

IF he is whining this is an indication he is in pain but there are many possible injuries, infections or accidents which could cause it. A full check up and possibly xrays is recommended if it persists beyond 12hours and your vet can prescribe appropriate pain relief and treatment once the cause has been identified. Keep him well rested and on a deep, soft bed in the meantime

It's possible Toby may have an injury to his side or the leg such as a sprain, break, arthritis, or infection. Illness may also cause pain and may make Toby tender to the touch in certain places. Seeking a veterinary appointment ASAP to help figure out the issue is best.

Poor Peanut! Pain like this can be caused by a fracture, bone or joint infection, or nerve damage. I recommend having Peanut seen by a vet as soon as possible - they may recommend x-rays to determine the cause of the pain. In the meantime, you should keep Peanut as calm as possible to prevent further trauma. I hope all is well with Peanut!

Alaska-what an awesome name! I bet she is a pretty dog! It sounds like Alaska may be experiencing some pain in her hind end. She is coming into her senior years as a giant breed dog, they age more quickly than smaller breeds sadly. I would recommend having Alaska evaluated by your veterinarian. They can do a thorough physical exam, manipulate her hind legs and palpate her spine. The vet may recommend X-rays to check for hip dysplasia, spinal arthritis or degenerative joint disease. They may also recommend blood work in preparation for starting Alaska on anti-inflammatory medications. A good quality joint supplement can also be used to help support joint health. Until you are able to have Alaska seen by your vet I would recommend restricting her activity and making sure that her bed is nice and padded.

I’m sorry to hear that Louie is uncomfortable. Sensitivity of one of the back legs can be caused by many things including a soft tissue strain or sprain, arthritis of the hip or radiating back pain, a bite wound from another dog or even an insect bite. If he is improving a little with time I would give him the weekend to rest but if not resolving by Monday have his veterinarian evaluate him. Keep an eye on the area for swelling, redness, wetness (from licking or a wound). These signs or worsening discomfort may be indications to have him seen sooner. I hope Louie is feeling better ASAP!

I'm encouraged that Brownie is still very active and is generally unconcerned by his hind leg issues. Possible causes of this hind leg pain include hip dysplasia or other congenital hip issues, a partial ACL tear in the knee, arthritis (unusual at such a young age, but still possible), back pain, etc. Some dogs can be quite stoic when we are trying to locate a source of pain! A vet should examine Brownie to determine if there are any palpable areas of discomfort. X-rays may be needed depending on what is identified on exam.

This could be due to joint pain or lower back discomfort. An exam with your veterinarian would be required to diagnose the exact cause. X-rays of the hind limbs, hips and lower spine may be recommended after the physical exam. Afterwards, your vet may dispense medication for pain relief. Do not medicate Bullet without speaking with your vet first. Many OTC medications can be toxic to dogs. In the meantime, restrict activity to just leash walks for elimination and avoid excessive running, jumping or rough play.