Expert: Charlotte Sherrell, DVM - 8/5/2008

Question
i took my  little dog to the vet for pain in her neck,and she just put her on pain med and anti inflamotory,but she took no xrays said it would not do any good,any how she is still hurting when she walks a bit and turns her  head,what can i do as i try to take her out to the bathroom and when she walks a bit she starts crying  very loud in pain ! so how  can i help her  she needs to  go to the bathroom,so i dont know if she has a dislocated bone or chipeed bone  waht  should i do? my vet said there is nothing more  to do

Answer
Carol -

Perhaps you should talk to your veterinarian and request radiographs of your pet's neck.  If she is still painful when she walks she needs pain medication and possibly physical therapy.

If you ask your veterinarian to do radiographs and he/she refuses and also refuses to give you pain meds for your pet, perhaps you should find another veterinarian. It is necessary to help relieve pain your dog is experiencing. Pain meds are absolutely available if your pet is uncomfortable. Your vet should have pain meds for your dog; if he does not offer pain meds, then find another doctor for your pet.


Best Regards,

Charlotte Sherrell, DVM