One of our Boston's has been hurt rough housing with his brothers it appears. He is walking normal but appears to have a neck or shoulder injury. When he moves a certain way with his neck, he lets out a blood curdling yelp. We have an appointment with our vet at 8:00a.m. tomorrow. Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? I would love for Dr. Doug to chime in if possible. He's just being pretty mellow now and being careful not to move to where it hurts him.

These types of injuries are pretty common. Could be muscle strain, joint or cervical spine (disc). As long as there is "just" pain and no neurological symptoms, rest and an nSAID are usually enough.Anybody who has had a neck problem from whiplash, slipped disc, exercise or sleeping wrong knows how painful these can be.Doug, DVM

dturm wrote:These types of injuries are pretty common. Could be muscle strain, joint or cervical spine (disc). As long as there is "just" pain and no neurological symptoms, rest and an nSAID are usually enough.Anybody who has had a neck problem from whiplash, slipped disc, exercise or sleeping wrong knows how painful these can be.Doug, DVMThank You Doug so much for your response. What kind of symtons should i watch for till tomorrow morning? I truly appreciate you taking the time from your busy day to reply. I will also keep you posted after the vet visit in the morning.

I hope it isn't anything serious. Keep us posted.

The main symptoms besides pain are related to neuro function, stumbling or abnormal gait. Your vet will probably do some degree of neuro exam (checking reflexes, etc.)Sometimes these things resolve before you get in for the appointment, hope that happens.

dturm wrote:The main symptoms besides pain are related to neuro function, stumbling or abnormal gait. Your vet will probably do some degree of neuro exam (checking reflexes, etc.)Sometimes these things resolve before you get in for the appointment, hope that happens.He walks fine other than maybe just a bit humped over like he's afraid to move. He can jump on the divan with no problem and has no stumbling problems at all. I will find out for sure tomorrow morning.

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dturm
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Jan 16, 2014
The main symptoms besides pain are related to neuro function, stumbling or abnormal gait. Your vet will probably do some degree of neuro exam (checking reflexes, etc.)

Sometimes these things resolve before you get in for the appointment, hope that happens.
keepmotoring
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Jan 16, 2014
I hope it isn't anything serious. Keep us posted.
dspencer
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Jan 16, 2014
dturm wrote:
These types of injuries are pretty common. Could be muscle strain, joint or cervical spine (disc). As long as there is "just" pain and no neurological symptoms, rest and an nSAID are usually enough.

Anybody who has had a neck problem from whiplash, slipped disc, exercise or sleeping wrong knows how painful these can be.

Doug, DVM

Thank You Doug so much for your response. What kind of symtons should i watch for till tomorrow morning? I truly appreciate you taking the time from your busy day to reply. I will also keep you posted after the vet visit in the morning.
dturm
Moderator
Jan 16, 2014
These types of injuries are pretty common. Could be muscle strain, joint or cervical spine (disc). As long as there is "just" pain and no neurological symptoms, rest and an nSAID are usually enough.

Anybody who has had a neck problem from whiplash, slipped disc, exercise or sleeping wrong knows how painful these can be.

Doug, DVM

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