Update post vet appointment: We got a very experienced vet in our local big practice, and he pinpointed the discomfort to his thoracic spine area. We are beginning with a conservative approach, as there was no other apparent issues other than pain/stiffness. He’s on tramadol and metacam, with a follow up in 10 days. He is much happier already-the hunch is gone out of his puffy little body, and he’s resting by his favorite squeaky in front of the fireplace, so he’s no longer hiding on the bed! Yay!!
Let me preface this by saying, yes, the vet is our first call tomorrow morning.
Our Wee Pom is hunching up his back, walking in tippy-toe fashion, and crying out when he is startled awake or is picked up under his front arms. This is new-ish. He had an episode like this early this fall, but it passed in a day and we figured the old fellow (vet estimates 8-10 years old, he was a stray we got from the shelter) just played a bit too hard. He seems stiff and uncomfortable, but appetite is good, potties outside fine. He is also “shivering” when he lies on our laps, which he really wants to do (no it is not cold in here). He relaxes when I massage his back, but the discomfort seems to be in his neck mostly.
Ideas? It is so hard to listen to him cry:no:. Thanks for letting me share and for any advice.
Will update ASAP.