Priority: Immediate
Overview
- This is an emergency.
- Contact your veterinarian or after-hours emergency care facility immediately.
Symptom Considerations
- Your veterinarian may be able to find the source of the pain with a physical examination.
- Some questions to prepare for:
- Have you given your dog any medication?
- Has your dog had painful episodes in the past? When? Were they similar?
- How would you describe your dog's behavior?
- Your dog may need:
- X-rays
- Blood work
- Pain relievers