Our Min Pin is 5 months old. Hes grown fast but he has a tender spot next to his rib cage. Not on the rib cage but next to it between his rib cage and back leg. We are debating to take him in or we think its a growing pain. Its been tender for about 3 days now. At least thats the first time we noticed him yelp. Everything is coming out like normal - he isnt constipated - eats normal. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance
2006-06-08 10:24:52 · 8 answers · asked by ♠♣♥Rogue♣♥♠ 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I would take the dog to the vet, and then, get a second opinion just to be safe, or insist on xrays.
When I was a kid, I had a small breed dog about a year old that would whine and cry when he was sleeping.
We took him to the vet and the vet said it was growing pains..I had never heard of them, but I trusted the vet. Well...3 days later my dog died! We never found out what the dog died of (parents wouldn't pay for it) but I think if the vet would have taken xrays, or blood work, we may have known what the dog had...obviously it wasnt growing pains.
2006-06-08 12:03:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
I know you will probably hear this one a million times... but its true. You need to call up your vet and make an appointment. There are a dozen different conditions that are a possibility for his pain or discomfort. You will probably have an x-ray charge, possible blood work, and the visit fee. But it will be worth it to find out. It is always better to find something out right away. Waiting can cause more problems or higher bills. Prevention is #1 in any type of healthcare costs or risks. Best of luck!!!
2006-06-08 10:30:55 · answer #2 · answered by boxergirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally 'growing pains' are seen in large breed dogs and the pain is in the leg and hip joints. The area you are describing probably isn't a growing pain, and he needs to be seen by the vet to determine the cause.
2006-06-08 10:28:31 · answer #3 · answered by bulldogges_4_me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard a dog having growing pains before, you should take him in. It could be something serious.
2006-06-08 10:28:20 · answer #4 · answered by ~Cool Lady Marie~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't say it's impossible for dogs not to have growing pains, but if your worried take him in. Hope he feels better!=)
2006-06-08 10:27:59 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ Hello 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
perhaps someone kicked him in the side and cracked a rib or maybe he got hit by a car or bike.
you may want to take him to the vet, it could put your mind to ease or maybe even save his life if it's more serious...
2006-06-08 10:28:33 · answer #6 · answered by rooster2381 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they do have growing pains.
2006-06-08 10:27:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, they have growling pains....
2006-06-08 10:26:36 · answer #8 · answered by truthteller 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋