Dogs
All types of dogs can suffer from back pain, but it is often noticeable in a working, agility or racing dog where performing at their optimum is essential.
Symptoms of possible back pain
- Limping or lameness
- Not distributing weight on all four feet
- Not being able to run fast
- Showing aggression or pain
- Reluctance to play
- Difficulty jumping/getting up or down
- Lack of performance e.g agility training or greyhound racing
Possible causes of back pain
- Trauma
- Twisting
- Leaping in the air
- Falling
- Slipping
- Over weight or unfit
- Illness
- Collars (excessive pulling causing neck problems)