Sprained Muscle

    • Puppy

    Sprained Muscle

    Hi,
     
    My 4 year old beagle was trying to jump into my lap and his missed [:(].  He couldn't jump on the couch or anywhere.  I would put him up, my mistake, he had to jump down. Finally he started whimpering when he would stand and I know where he hurts.  It is the area around the top portion of his tail and the area on the side going down towards his back paw.  I have been giving him baby asprin, but today I notice that his tail is not all perky, kinda hanging limp.  Any suggestions to help him with his discomfort and how long should he be in pain. 
    • Gold Top Dog
    Nope.  And only because this could be so much more than a sprained muscle.  I would suggest you get him into the vet ASAP.  An injury like this could be a simple sprain, or the discs could be involved.  Different problems, different treatments.
    • Gold Top Dog
    I agree with Glenda. In this case, it's best to take your dog to the vet ASAP. It's very possible that this is more than just a simple injury.