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High in protein and low-fat, beef jerky for dogs has become popular as a training treat and natural chew due to its irresistible flavour. But despite its potential health benefits, is it safe to feed to dogs? This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know about beef jerky treats to help you decide if they’re a suitable snack for your pup.

High in protein and low in fat, Beef Jerky Treats can be great for training but are medium-high calorie density and still need to be fed in moderation.

Beef Jerky Treats are usually made from dehydrated beef by-products such as heart, gullet (oesophagus), and lung, making them a more sustainable option.

There are several important risks to be aware of when choosing to feed Beef Jerky Treats. Most significantly, there has been an FDA investigation into cases of illness associated with feeding jerky-style treats in the US, EU, UK and Australia since 2007.

Human-grade jerky products are typically cured in salt or brine and may include toxic flavourings such as garlic or onion powder, making them unsuitable for your pup.

Beef jerky treats are usually made from by-products from the beef industry that aren’t typically intended for human consumption, including the heart, lungs, and oesophagus (gullet). By-products can be an excellent source of nutrition for pets and are more sustainable as they make sure all parts of the animal are used.

Certain brands also clearly declare their country of origin (for example, 100% British Beef) making it easy to trace ingredients, but others are less transparent. This is particularly important as jerky-style treats have been linked to an ongoing FDA investigation for causing illness in pets, with the majority of reported products sourced from China (but not all).

Beef jerky treats are available as thin strips or sticks of dehydrated beef in individually-sized treat pieces or longer strips for chewing. They are usually slowly air-dried and should contain no additional salt, spices, or flavourings. Beef jerky treats are a suitable size for small, medium, and large breed dogs, as they can be broken into smaller pieces if necessary.

As with many natural or raw meat products, beef jerky treats have a moderate odour. Some companies also advise feeding them on a stain-resistant surface. They can be purchased from pet stores, supermarkets, and online retailers.

Many pet owners reward their pup with small pieces of beef jerky as a ‘high-value’ treat when training using positive reinforcement. Positive fear-free training is extremely important for your pup’s behaviour long-term, as well as providing mental stimulation and reinforcing your special bond.

Larger beef jerky chews are also a great way to provide mental enrichment, and when your pup has something appropriate to chew on, they’re more likely to leave your shoes or furniture alone! Chewing is even believed to help relieve stress in dogs and is an important natural behaviour.

In theory, a hard treat that encourages chewing and provides a gentle scraping action may help to improve dental health (a bit like a toothbrush). However, there is currently no scientific evidence available that demonstrates beef jerky treats to be effective at reducing the amount of plaque and tartar.

This doesn’t mean they’re not helpful, just that they shouldn’t replace regular veterinary checks and other proven dental hygiene methods, such as regular toothbrushing with a pet-safe toothpaste.

One of the benefits often associated with beef jerky treats is improved joint health due to the presence of glucosamine and chondroitin, the building blocks of healthy cartilage. Unfortunately, the levels of these ingredients are not reported on any of these products and are unlikely to be at the therapeutic levels required to improve or support joint health in dogs.

If you are concerned that your dog may be suffering from osteoarthritis (arthritis), it’s important to visit your veterinarian for a diagnosis and treatment plan. This may include joint supplements that have been clinically proven to benefit dogs with arthritis.

Many beef jerky products carry the claim of being grain-free or hypoallergenic. Allergies in pets, just like humans, can be complicated. A small percentage of dogs are allergic to specific food ingredients, but more often than not they are allergic to something in their environment like fleas, pollens, and grass.

Though most beef jerky products contain 100% beef and are grain-free, the most common food allergies in dogs are to beef, chicken, dairy, and wheat, with some dogs allergic to more than one ingredient.

So whilst beef jerky treats may be appropriate for some dogs with allergies, they aren’t suitable for all and you should always speak to your veterinarian first or a specialist in veterinary dermatology.

Beef jerky treats are essentially dried meat so are extremely high in protein. Protein is an important building block with many functions within the body including, the production of hormones and enzymes, muscle growth and maintaining healthy skin and coat.

Active working breed dogs, in particular, may benefit from a high-protein diet, but most healthy pups may also benefit from a little extra protein. Growing puppies also have an additional requirement for protein compared to adult dogs, but a high-quality puppy food will make sure these needs are met.

Protein-rich foods should be avoided in dogs with liver or kidney disease and if your dog has any underlying health issue, always speak to your vet first before changing their diet.

Low fat treats can be beneficial for overweight dogs as well as those that have pancreatitis or other gastrointestinal issues. However, the amount of fat may vary between products and may still be inappropriate for a dog on an extremely fat-restricted diet so it’s important to check the nutritional information first and discuss feeding any treats with your vet first.

Beef jerky treats naturally contain iron which is essential for red blood cells to carry oxygen successfully around the body. They also contain magnesium which plays a role in enzyme function as well as signalling between nerves and muscles.

12 also plays a role in the normal functioning of enzymes, as well as metabolic processes. Zinc is another important mineral found in beef jerky treats, that is essential for growth, a healthy immune system, and wound healing.

Beef jerky is calorie-dense, but the individual pieces tend to be smaller than many other natural treats putting them at 29-40 calories per treat. This can make it easier to control your pup’s intake, however, for a 10lb dog, one beef jerky treat is equal to or slightly over their recommended daily calorie limit from treats!*

* treats should make up no more than 10% of your pet’s daily calorie requirement. Your vet will be able to assist you in calculating your dog’s daily requirements but the Pet Nutrition Alliance Calorie Calculator is an excellent guide for healthy adult dogs

Beef jerky treats should be used as an occasional treat or reward and should never replace a complete and balanced diet. Half a beef jerky treat per day would be the maximum for a toy or small breed dog under 10lbs. Medium or larger breed dogs may have 2 or 3 treats per day, depending on size.

Pet owners should be aware of several risks, including reported cases of illness after feeding jerky-style treats, including beef jerky to dogs. In addition to the usual risks of bacterial contamination and the potential choking hazard of any natural chewable treat, there have also been cases of Fanconi-like Syndrome, Thyrotoxicosis and even deaths associated with feeding jerky-style treats to dogs.

Sadly the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) has reported over 5,000 cases of illness in dogs (plus some in cats and people) and over 1,000 deaths associated with pet jerky treats since 2007. There have also been cases in the UK, Europe, and Australia. The majority of these were made from chicken, however, duck, beef, and sweet potato jerky treats have also been linked.

The most common type of illness seen was gastrointestinal (such as vomitingand diarrhoea), but Fanconi-like syndrome, tremors, and skin reactions such as hives were also reported. Fanconi-like syndrome (Fanconi syndrome, FLS) is a rare disease that affects the kidneys, causing nutrients like glucose, electrolytes, and amino acids to be lost into the urine at abnormal levels.

Signs in dogs include increased urination, increased thirst, vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and decreased appetite. Fanconi-like syndrome is often treatable, especially if diagnosed early, but can cause permanent kidney damage.

Unfortunately, the reason why these particular treats have caused illness is still unknown despite extensive testing for harmful bacteria, toxic metals, pesticides, mycotoxins and toxic dyes just to name a few.

This makes it difficult to say which brands of jerky-style treats are safe and which are not, which is why many pet owners are avoiding feeding these treats altogether. If choosing to feed jerky-style treats it may be best to consider avoiding chicken-based products and making sure the country of origin is traceable.

There have also been rare cases of thyrotoxicosis (increased thyroid hormone levels) reported in dogs after eating beef jerky products. Affected dogs may show signs of weight loss, increased thirst, increased urination, increased appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea, panting and other behaviour changes. After stopping the treats, thyroid hormone levels returned to normal.

Just like all raw meat products, dehydrated treats are also susceptible to contamination with bacteria including Salmonella, ListeriaandE.coli. Most dogs enjoy these products without any concerns, however, there is the possibility of developing illness especially in very young or older dogs, or those with weakened immune systems.

The risk of bacterial contamination is also important from a food safety perspective as the owners handling these products need to follow careful food hygiene practices to help keep themselves and their families safe. This includes regular handwashing after handling raw meat products, close contact with pets, and disinfection of surfaces.

Your dog is overweight as beef jerky is medium to high in calories. If you are concerned about your pup’s weight, it’s best to speak to a veterinarian who will be able to formulate a weight loss plan if required.

Though labels vary, most manufacturers have labelled their products as safe for puppies over 16 weeks of age. Like any treat, they should be given in moderation and your pup closely supervised when chewing. Larger jerky chews should be halved and given no 1-2 times per week, otherwise smaller pieces can be broken off and used as training treats.

Though beef jerky treats are high in protein, your pup needs to get the majority of their nutrition from a high quality complete and balanced puppy food, with treats making up no more than 10% of their daily calorie intake.

Fish Skin Dog Treats – These have similar benefits to beef jerky, plus added healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids. They are also suitable for pups of all sizes.

Dental chews – For a less smelly treat that helps keep those teeth clean, the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VHOC) has a list of accepted chews that have been clinically proven to reduce plaque and tartar.

There is still ongoing controversy over jerky-style treats for dogs as the FDA has reported over 5,000 cases of illness including gastrointestinal problems and Fanconi-like Syndrome since 2007. The majority of these treats were chicken-based products and many were sourced from China, however, the underlying cause is yet to be identified making it difficult to say which of these products are safe.

Like any treat, beef jerky treats can give some dogs an upset tummy (mild vomiting or diarrhoea), especially if eating too many or when first introducing them. There have also been reports of illness in dogs including vomiting, diarrhoea, and Fanconi-like syndrome associated with jerky-style treats in the U.S, Europe, the UK, and Australia.

Pet owners report that beef jerky treats have a moderate odour, like many natural meat products and may also stain floors or countertops. As with any raw meat product food hygiene such as regular handwashing is of utmost importance.

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For example, a dog who awkwardly hops up the stairs may have hip issues, a dog that stumbles while heading down the stairs may have joint problems and a dog that leans against the wall when ascending or descending may have a neurological issue.

Don’t delay in seeing a vet. If caught in the early stages, many of these medical issues are treatable or manageable – your pup will have a better life for it!

Perhaps the best solution to dog-proofing your staircase is to block your dog’s access to it. After all, your clumsy pup can’t trip or tumble on the stairs if he can’t climb them in the first place!

While it may block your dog’s access, you are free to come and go as you see fit, open the latch and step through – many gates even automatically close behind you.

For outdoor stairs: Those of you who want a good pet gate for your patio or deck should check out the Cardinal Gates Outdoor Safety Gate – It’s weatherproof and capable of holding up to harsh Arizona summers or Florida’s wet season.

These surfaces are slippery. Especially when your dog is scampering up and down them at speed. One miss-step and your pups foot could slide right off the step, leading to a tumble.

For outdoor stairs: Grab a Rubber Stair Mat instead. Rubber mats will hold up to the harsh weather and won’t slip when resting on brick or concrete steps.

Larger dogs, like Labradors or German Shepherds, often experience hip or joint problems as they get older. Old age isn’t kind to the joints. And neither are stairs.

Since ramps reduce the pressure placed on your dog’s hips and hind legs, they are ideal for older dogs. Best of all, there is no slipping – pet ramps feature a non-slip coating to stop your pup sliding back down.

Poor eyesight can be overcome by making the steps stand out. The easiest way to do this is with duct tape. Place a strip of tape so that it folds over the edge of each step for some extra visibility.

One particularly clever owner we spoke to during our dog doorbell review trained her dog to ring a bell for assistance. When the dog wanted to come up the patio steps, she would ring the bell and wait patiently for her owner to come and help her.

In 2018, General Mills, the food monolith that also sells Cheerios and Pillsbury, acquired Blue Buffalo for $8 billion. Until then, General Mills pretty much had just sold human food.

Brand line includes: Blue Life Protection Formula, Blue Wilderness, Blue Basics Limited Ingredient Diet, Blue Freedom Grain-Free, Blue Carnivora, Blue Natural Veterinary Diet, Blue True Solutions, Blue Scooby Snacks, Blue for Cats, Blue Healthy Gourmet, Blue Bursts

So, let’s back up a few years. How did Blue Buffalo, a startup pet food enterprise with an emphasis on natural ingredients, become so successful? And out of all the pet food brands, why did General Mills choose to acquire Blue Buffalo?

Bill Bishop (notice that he and Blue Buffalo have the same initials) started up his pet food empire in 2003. The premise was simple: This would be a nutritious dog food without the types of “filler” ingredients that go into cheaper dog food.

The Bishop family had a beloved blue Airedale named Blue. The dog was a vital part of their family, who loved chasing him around the house. And when he twice beat cancer, Blue became something of a hero as well.

But then Blue developed lymphoma, which spread quickly throughout his body. Upon losing their beloved companion, the Bishops became interested in dog health issues across the board.

Working with a veterinarian and dog nutritionist, they formulated a dog food that has “only the finest healthy ingredients,” according to the company website. Today the company makes a full line of food and treats for both dogs and cats.

In 2012, the company brought in $730 million in revenue, more than double its profits from 2 years earlier. Part of Blue Buffalo’s success was an aggressive advertising agenda and in-store marketers.

Blue Buffalo’s success attracted the ire of Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, which filed a lawsuit against Blue Buffalo in 2014 claiming it had falsely advertised a lack of grains and poultry products in its pet food. Blue Buffalo countersued, pointing a finger at the antibiotic content of Nestlé Purina’s jerky treats. (The lawsuits were eventually settled under “mutually agreeable” confidential terms in 2016.)

In 2015, Blue Buffalo went public, selling shares at $20 a piece. It was a good move that dovetailed with investors interested in getting in on the healthy pet food market. Within a week, the company had sold $676 million in shares.

In 2017, profits cleared the $1 billion threshold. This meteoric rise was likely what made General Mills sit up and pay attention, leading to the $8 billion deal to buy Blue Buffalo in 2018.

Before we detail the recall history for Blue Buffalo, we first want to alert readers to the fact that, in late June 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identified Blue Buffalo as one of 16 pet food brands that may be linked to heart disease in dogs and cats.

None of those 16 brands have been recalled as part of the agency’s ongoing investigation, though. Most, but not all, of the pet foods are “grain-free” and/or dry (kibble) dog food formulations.

The FDA says this is a “complex scientific issue that may involve multiple factors,” and that it cannot even be certain that diet is a cause of the heart problems. For full details, see our article on the subject.

We also want to point out that despite rumors, there has been no so-called “Blue Buffalo lead recall.” A lawsuit filed in June 2017 claimed that 3 Blue Buffalo dog foods (Blue Wilderness Chicken Recipe for Small Breed Adult Dogs, Blue Freedom Grain-Free Chicken Recipe for Small Breed Adult Dogs, and Blue Basics Grain-Free Turkey & Potato Recipe for Adult Dogs) contained very high levels of lead, but the lawsuit was dismissed by a judge in 2018.

The company had this to say in response to the lead lawsuit:“Blue Buffalo strongly denies these allegations, which represent the unsubstantiated claims of one person, and have not been supported by any evidence or data.”

More recently, in January 2020, the brand once again came under fire when a customer in New York sued Blue Buffalo for allegedly making her dog overweight and diabetic. Plaintiff Shannon Walton said she had been moved to buy Blue Buffalo dog food because the formula was strongly marketed as being “inspired” by a wolf diet.

Yes. Blue Buffalo has had to issue a number of pet food recalls going back to 2007. Here is a quick overview, and then we will go into much more detail below.

“The obvious question is ‘How could Blue Buffalo not know that ANI was putting rice protein concentrate into our canned food?"” the company said in a press release. “The answer is, we trusted them. In business and in life, we all trust our partners to deal with us honestly.”

Bill Bishop lamented the randomness of the 2007 melamine recalls. Before the ordeal, the Blue Buffalo founder said he hadn’t even been aware that rice protein concentrate came from China. “If it was our fault,” he told a local newspaper in Wilton, Connecticut, “I could take it better.”

Cause: Possible metal contamination (aluminum). Announcement: Company announcement dated Feb. 13, 2017. What was recalled:Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Healthy Weight, Chicken Dinner With Garden Vegetables, 12.5 oz. can, UPC #8-40243-10017-0, best by Aug. 3, 2019.

Cause: Possible mold. Announcement: News report dated May 31, 2016. What was recalled: 30 lb. bags of Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Fish and Sweet Potato Recipe dog food, best by April 11, 2017.

Cause: Melamine. Announcement: FDA report and firm press release dated April 27, 2007 (archived here and here). What was recalled: All of the following pet foods, nationwide, manufactured by American Nutrition Inc. (no dry pet foods were part of this recall):Blue Buffalo Blue canned dog food

Cause: Melamine. Announcement: FDA report dated April 19, 2007 (archived here). What was recalled: Blue Buffalo Spa Select Kitten dry food, 3 lb. and 7 lb. bags, best by MAR0708B. Just over 5,000 bags of this kitten food were produced using rice protein concentrate procured from Wilbur-Ellis, which later tested positive for melamine.

Wall, Tim. “Purina and Blue Buffalo Settle Lawsuits After Two Years.” Pet Food Industry. Nov. 3, 2016. https://www.petfoodindustry.com/articles/6113-purina-and-blue-buffalo-settle-lawsuits-after-two-years.

“Questions & Answers: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine’s Investigation Into a Possible Connection Between Diet and Canine Heart Disease.” U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). June 27, 2019. https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/questions-answers-fda-center-veterinary-medicines-investigation-possible-connection-between-diet-and.

Carmella, Victoria, DVM, and Godfrey Lee. “Blue Buffalo Sets the Record Straight on Product Safety.” Blue Buffalo Facebook Page. March 21, 2018. https://www.facebook.com/notes/blue-buffalo/blue-buffalo-sets-the-record-straight-on-product-safety/10155385963568359/.

“Voluntary Market Withdrawal of Assorted Blue Buffalo Divine Delights and Wilderness Trail Trays 3.5 oz. Cups in U.S. and P.R.” PetSmart Corporate. Feb. 28, 2017. Archived at https://www.petful.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/blue-buffalo-feb-2017-recall.pdf.

“Blue Buffalo Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Cub Size Wilderness Wild Chews Bones Due to Potential Salmonella Health Risk.” FDA. Nov. 25, 2015. Archived at https://www.petful.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ucm474573.pdf.

DeNoon, Daniel J. “Blue Buffalo Dog Food Recalled: Excess Vitamin D in Some Lots of ‘Blue’ Brand Dog Food.” WebMD. Oct. 12, 2010. https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/news/20101012/blue-buffalo-dog-food-recalled.

“Blue Buffalo Company Ltd. Issues Nationwide Recall of Blue Canned Dog Foods, Blue Spa Select Canned Cat Foods and Blue Dog Treats Manufactured at American Nutrition Inc.” FDA. April 27, 2007. Archived at https://www.petful.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ucm112182.pdf.

This content was written by the lead research team at Petful®, led by publisher Dave Baker, a longtime advocate for pet food safety. Our team has been tracking pet food recalls for 10-plus years, and we spend countless hours combing through databases and news archives going back 40 years or more to bring you the most accurate pet food information possible. Tens of thousands of safety-conscious pet parents are subscribed to our free recall alerts, and Animal Radio has called Petful’s list of pet food recalls “the best, most complete list” online. Learn more about Petful, or explore our Pet Food Recall Center.

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Hello, I have a 14 year old min pin who is crying out in his sleep first and now he doesn’t want his neck area or his tail touched. The tip of his tail is suddenly crooked and there’s a couple spots losing hair? He is over weight . We also just moved into a new house and there’s less stairs but he is struggling worse with the 2 he has to get up to get into bedroom.Hi Virena. It sounds like there’s a lot going on, and he‘s likely to need pain medication.

Hi, I have a 5 1/2 year old English Bulldog. He started yelping about 2 months ago. It started getting worse so I took him to the vet in Tijuana Mexico since I live in San Diego and it’s cheaper. They did x rays and said everything look good and they also did blood tests and everything came back good other than inflammation. He walks really slow and doesn’t run at all anymore. He used to be super energetic. Whenever you call him to come to you or follow you he just stays where he’s at either sitting down or in an awkward pose. He started eating less as well. We noticed at the beginning when we would touch him by his back legs he would Yelp. But now he could be by himself and Yelp. It seems like he gets a cramp or something. The vet gave me an anti inflammatory which helped a little bit because he was moving a little more but he was still yelping and not eating as much. I went today to the vet and she gave me these pills that are vitamins and medicine in one. They are called carti pets 25, they contain glucosamine, condroitin, and hyaluronic acid. Hopefully this helps. Any suggestions?Hi Alex. That’s a tough one, and I have one extra suggestion that is pure conjecture but worth considering. The presence of the unexplained yelping, the general slowness, the lack of a specific leg being affected, eating less and the inflammation make me wonder about infection in the spine. It’s rare, but I’ve seen it from time to time and it’s very hard to identify. It just may be worth (even if spinal x-rays didn’t show any lesions) trying a long course of an antibiotic that can reach the bone. Talk to your vet about choices, but they don’t have to be expensive.

I have a female Rottweiler and she just got out of her heat. Her and her sister got into a scuff his morning, but it wasn’t bad at all just lots of barking. Now she sits or lays down in one spot and won’t move even if I have food. She also yelps when I touch her thigh but only if she’s standing. She won’t Yelp if I feel around when she’s sitting. I don’t know what to do please help me out.Hi Andrew. Your dog is obviously in pain and probably has hidden injuries. You need a vet ASAP.

When my chi is sleeping…when he starts to kick his legs and starts crying like bloody murder it sounds bad. He stops after a minute or so but he then has a lazy right back leg…like he had a stroke but it isn’t. He gets better and then it happens again sometimes at night sleeping. Please help he is my only true friend.Hi Douglas. That sounds more like a seizure, either partial or generalised. It’s worth consulting with your local vet to try and stop these from happening.

My 6 year old Woodle bexley woke us up yelping in pain. We thought possibly a bad dream. He is very healthy 35-40lbs active dog witH no obvious cause for sudden pain. Today is day one and we are watching him closely. My other dog just grabbed a toy and it squeaked and bexley started to bark and then stopped to make a small squeal, very small. He’s in pain but I can not localize it.Hi Stephen. The best advice I can give is found in this article – you found the right place. Good luck.

Hi my border collie is male and 12 years old usually very vocal barks at everything I came home from work few days ago he’s cowering in a corner yelps for no reason randomly panting so fast all the time he allowed us to lift his paws and back legs no yelping he lies down almost all the time he will get up and go out side if repeatedly called but is obviously in acute pain he has bitten my husband if he gets to close but I have young children so I’m nervous of his temper I have an emergency mobile vet coming out tomorrow but I can’t really tell him more than this his appetite is good but he will only eat out of ur hand which he’s never doneHi Gemma. It sounds like you’re reading the right information – I’m glad you’re getting a vet out as he definitely needs help. Good luck.

My mom has a 7-year-old male Maltipoo. After my dad passed away about 6 months ago, it started to yelp without obvious reasons. He yelps when he gets excited to see me. He also yelps when I opened my car door to let him off. These all happened without even touching it. He also started to squat on his rear legs when I try to wipe his feet after a walk outside. He was standing on all four legs before. I touched here and there to see he has any pain but he was fine then. The third change is he got a little fatter. Other symptoms got worse recently but he had previously are avoiding food, throwing up, hiding under the bed. We have taken to a vet and he says it is probably a symptom of depression and should play with him more… but, I am still worried because it is clearly getting worse every time I see him even though my mom is trying to spend more time with it. I would appreciate any other suggestions or recommendations.Hi Sam. It sounds like your suspicions are correct that something is wrong. I would seek a second opinion.

my dog sophia, I think she has the same as chi chi cause I was reading the same exact things my dog has like whenever I just barely move or touch her she starts yelping a lot and she just keeps walking around and breathing so fast, even when she’s sleeping shes breathing so fast, i had no idea what it was until my parents took her to the vet, she might have to have surgery because of her nerve or just her spine is messed up and its bothering her so much, even her paw, when she’s on one of our laps or if she’s just standing she’ll lift it up so she’s not walking on it as much but I didn’t know what was wrong with her paw and still don’t, they said since she’s a pug this is usually a normal thing that happens to them when they are olderHi Skylar. It sounds like you’re right and I’m glad you got help. Lifting of the paw I have heard described as a “root signature”. It may be because some spinal disc material is pressing on a nerve root. Certainly extremely painful.

So mu dog was out running with his brothers and sisters and then my grandpa noticed that he was walking stiffly and his front chest had considerably swollen. We immediately rushed him to the vet and they said that it doesnt look like a snake bite. They sent us home with some meds. A few hours later and hes still walking stiffly, panting excessively, and cant lay or sit down without yelping out in pain. His chest is still swollen as well. I’m not too sure what to do? Should I be worried?Hi MacKenzie. What might be wrong depends a lot on the age and breed of your dog, but I’ll still not be able to tell you without a check. Just keep going back to the vet if he’s not getting better. Good luck.

him and developed some crazy ticks like “spinning in circles before he can walk through a doorway” crazy. He hurt himself coming up some stairs when he lost his footing. The dog has wild anxieties. He yelped and winced and limped for a few days, we took him to a vet tech who saw no inflammation, no redness, and felt no breaks or tears in his itty bitty 9 yr old Multi-Poo less than 10 lbs body frame. She says give him Tylenol for a couple days he probably bruised it. Well, It’s been a week. We can pull his arm up and nothing. He can sleep on the shoulder that that is causing him the pain. HE can put weight on it. But if WE touch the muscle directly he yelps. He still refuses to walk on it and limps everywhere. And he refuses to use the stairs anymore. He will stretch the leg in the downward facing dog position but wont walk on it. This is driving me nuts. Vet says he’s fine. How long should this behavior go on? Is it all in his head? Should we be helping him rehabilitate it? Should we coddle him until he just one day forgets he’s milking all the extra attention? I mean, if this was the west and he were a horse, he’d be shot by now… Please advise!Hi Amanda. There is definitely something wrong with him, and he’s not just seeking attention. My advice is to get a second opinion, and if nothing is found again, get X-rays done if costs allow, or use an NSAID instead of acetaminophen. You can see NSAIDs used in dogs listed here.

Hi – my dog will yelp when touched on his back leg flank area or on his lower back. Yet he can jump on the bed or couch with no trouble at all, he is eating normally and not off his food at all Any clues ? He does pant a bit even when it cool. He is a 9 year old PapillonHi Leah. It’s strange that he moves normally. If he’s an anxious dog, it might be that, but it’s hard to say.

Hi guys, my young Mastiff cross hoons around all the time and yesterday I noticed him yelping every third or fourth step and looking stiff, he also stopped playing with the other dog and lay down and was not his usual perky self when I called him.

I created an area inside that restricts him from walking around too much and have been keeping him inside. he will scream in pain every time he gets up or lays down. but when he goes outside to piddle he will happily trot along. if he turns his neck he does yep. and if you push on his shoulder blade he yelps. he was also trembling. He did eat all his dinner. I have no car at the moment and live rural so cant take him anywhere. should i just continue to keep him inside and hope its just a muscle? I mean id love to just take him to the vet but its impossible until next week.Hi Fee. He certainly sounds like he needs a vet, and there isn’t much more you can do except keep him quiet and still in the meantime. Also have a look at my page on human medications you can give to dogs, but none of these will work very well.

Our mini schnauzer will be 12 in May. She can eat her regular kibble which is small, but if I give her a small piece of cracker she’ll either drop it or if she tries to eat it she will yelp, shake, and run into her ‘safe place’ – the bathroom and lie on the mat. She will also be sitting or lying and suddenly yelp, shake and run off for no reason. A brisk walk will get her back to normal. Otherwise she is healthy and slim.

The vet can’t find anything wrong. She has sedated her, checked her throat, and neck, x-rayed her, given her pain meds. She’s a lovely dog and I’m at my wit’s end.Hi Janet. That certainly a strange one, and I can understand your frustration. Some thoughts might be: disease of the temporomandibular joint, retrobulbar abscess, tooth root pain or cervical disc disease. The good news is that there is a test that will find all these things – a CT. I would look around and see who is doing this and ask your vet for a referral unless she has another suggestion.

Hello! I have a Dobermen puppy, he eats amazing very energetic. But everynow and then he’ll yelp for no reason, and sometimes hide. I have no idea why.Hi Madison. That’s certainly unusual, and while it may not be anything, in your dog’s breed I would wonder about cervical spondylomyelopathy or wobbler syndrome. Having said that, I’m probably being overcautious.

My Chihuahua has been in pain for 4 days. We’ve taken her to the vet twice. All they can find is slightly elevated liver enzymes. When we are at the vets she doesn’t act in pain. She doesn’t yelp when touched. But I now have video evidence. I just woke up to find my pup shaking and twitching muscles. Slightly adjusting herself. She wouldn’t eat her pain treat so we had to….force feed. All this is horrible! Why can’t they find what’s wrong?Hi Theta. It’s very common for dogs in pain to act normally when they are at the vet, where its scarier. Even though you may also not find the problem with an x-ray, I would do it too as the it can be in the muscles and ligaments. It’s very frustrating, but my advice is to keep trying with your vet until you find the right pain medication, as it usually works.

Hi, I have a seven year old yorkie, that recently started arching it’s back and freezes up like she is afraid to move, when I reached to pick her up she yelps in pain, have taken to vet ,xrays ok ,also blood work okay, had a small temp. Vet did a thorough check from back of body to head of course she was shaken but no pain or yelling at that time . Steroids and prednisone prescribed but out of the blue pain when touched and freezes up agin . Never have had any problems before always active before. Don’t know what else to digit her?Hi Richard. It sounds like you and your vets have done everything right. I would be getting back in touch with them and asking the question of whether NSAIDs will work better than prednisone. They of course know the case better and may have a good reason why not or other suggestions.

My 4year old King Charles Cavalier has just started to Yelp for no apparent reason he seems lethargic and hes eating fine and seems to have his normal mobility, I’ve checked to see if his belly is hard and looked for anything that’s not normal can someone please help.

Hi, great page, ive learnt a lot reading it, I’ve came here because My mums seven year old French bulldog is happy go lucky super energetic dog but recently he yelps for no reason, he also has head shakes which look pretty scary, but he’s still happy , eats well and very energetic, could the head shakes be connected to the yelpingHi Joe- Frenchies get a lot of ear infections so the head shaking could be an important clue to this.

My puppy keeps yelping like she’s hurting but she’s not limping or doesn’t have any cuts or anything on her. I can move all legs without hurting her. Her appetite is down a little. The only thing I can figure is maybe he neck bc she yelps when she moves her head a certain way I think. She did this last week for about 2 days and then went back to normal and now she’s doing it again. We to have a cat that likes to try and momma her a lot. She tries cleaning pup like she’s one of her baby’s. I’ve caught the cat with pup in headlock trying to clean her face lol I’m wonder if maybe cat was to rough and maybe hurt her. Like maybe a pulled muscle or crick in her neck? I hate to see her just cry in pain out of the blue. She can b sleeping good and then something happens and she yelps! Please help! Is there any pain meds I can give her?Hi Katie. There are plenty of good pain meds, but none that are OTC. You will need to find a vet but it doesn’t have to cost more than about $100 to sort out (of course x-rays are ideal as well)

Hey, I realised that when I was on my iPad ( my dog was outside for a wee ) I heard him yelp. we let him in and he ate Normally, but the only thing was is he doesn’t want to sit down nor go into his bed! He hangs around you if you are sitting down. I went to give him a hug, I had my hand around his neck area and he yelped so I read all of this and I figured out it must just be neck pain. I remembered that Monday night I did some jumping with him. I don’t know if one of his spinal has been moved or is aching but I’m getting a bit worried about him. We are gonna wait a few days to see if he stops yelping, if he doesn’t what should I do?Hi Emma. This page contains the information you need. It’s very likely he’s got significant neck pain and despite the holiday season, I would get him seen soon.

My pittvull is doing the same. Wants arpund you twice as much…is more lovie with ya. Eats normal but sleeps different( hard to explain). When i had both hands on his head praising him, he yelps extra loud at random. Takin him to the vet in the a.m.Hi, having something very similar with my Dachshund..started last night. I was curious what your diagnosis was