I was holding my 9 wk old pom puppy on my lap. He started squirming and managed to spin out of my hands and land on his side. Do you think this can produce a serious injury? He fell on his side but just got up quickly and moved on. After a while, I played fetch with him. After a while, he got tired and took a nap --he is always taking naps as all puppies do. He just woke up from his nap and was whining a little. He stopped as soon as I started to play with him again. I am wondering if I need to take him to the emergency room or if I should wait and see if he develops serious symptoms...
2007-01-22 05:10:54 · 11 answers · asked by LakeviewChitown 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Congrats on the new member of your family! (And welcome to the first of many 'heartstoppers' that you'll experience.)
There is a chance he hurt himself seriously, but hold off on the emergency room visit. He could just be bruised--which is definitely whine-worthy. Try touching the area and see if he gaurds it or makes any sign of discomfort, test the area for swelling. If it feels spongy or if he is severely distressed when you touch the injured area, call the vet and see what she says.
Good news: puppies bounce. :) and they're pretty tough cookies.
2007-01-22 05:18:22 · answer #1 · answered by melzoom615 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pom is fine. If there were serious injuries he would have let you know right away. Puppies are like children - they will have crazy things happen to them but they are resiliant. He will try and probably succeed to jump from places he shouldn't squeeze into places he shouldn't climb to places he shouldn't etc.
He may have been whining for attention (which is a bad habit to start nurturing to - don't let puppy boss you around.) Play with him when YOU want to, not when he wants to. He has to learn who's in charge and right now it sounds like he may be.
Keep and eye on him. Watch for decreased appetite, if he doesn't want to play, doesn't lay on that side or is tender to the touch.
If he doesn't show any of those signs he's okay. You're a good person to be worried but don't worry to much.
Good Luck
2007-01-22 05:16:30 · answer #2 · answered by sillybuttmunky 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't seem like he has anything wrong with him. It is possible that he could have cracked a rib when he fell, but I think he would be whining and would not be wanting to play. He should be fine. Keep an eye on him. If he seems to start laying around more than normal and won't play or eat, and/or have trouble breathing, then take him to the vet. Otherwise, just keep on enjoying him. They are tougher than they look! Falling is just a part of growing up for them.
2007-01-22 05:15:55 · answer #3 · answered by theeconomicsguy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a puppy that tiny, they can get injured very easily. You may not see anything on the outside, but she may or may not have done something on the inside. If she is not acting different or like she's in pain, she's probably ok, but just to be on the safe side, I would have her checked by a vet or even just give your vet a call, and explain what happened, tell them how she is acting, and see if they think she needs to be seen. I sure hope she's ok!
2007-01-22 05:19:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like he is probably OK since he didn't exhibit any signs of injury right after he fell. Keep an eye on him for a day or two and if any symptoms develop such as signs of pain on touching him, swelling or limping, then I'd take him to the vet.
2007-01-22 05:15:52 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 19:11:59 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my puppy is a tiny breed like yours and it falls on its side all the time (its sort of stupid) and its 7-months old with no physical or mental injuries so i think your puppy will be just fine. especially if it got up and just shook it off and kept playing like it did.
2007-01-22 05:15:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your puppy should be fine.. watch letting him jump because at a young age his legs are fragile and could break easily...
2007-01-22 05:19:19 · answer #8 · answered by Melissa D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well he may have just got a bruise or a sore. and if you play with him it gets the pain of his mind. try not to get him to jumpy or anything that would hurt him. go to the vet and get it checked out if it continues. give him lots of loving and treats to make him know that you love him and that if you hurt him you dont mean it. good luck
2007-01-22 05:18:23 · answer #9 · answered by Morgan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead typing on your computer why don't you take your pup to a vet?
If it were a 9 week old human infant would you ask this question on a computer?
2007-01-22 05:18:58 · answer #10 · answered by Cheryl S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋