He keeps crying, so is obviously in pain. Will not let me give him any of the painkilling tablets given by the vet. He screams is I touch anywhere around his head or try to pick him up and he is holding his head stiffly with his ears back. It's a bank holiday this weekend, but should I contact the vet again as I am very worried about him?
Answers:
If he's in enough pain that you can't touch him you should try to find an emergency vet. If he's comfortable enough on his own, contact your vet as soon as possible and let them know that you are unable to medicate your dog. There are other options to tablets. Don't pick him up and avoid touching the sensitive area if at all possible. Let him rest and keep him quiet until you find help for him.
Ohhh poor thing.
Try wrapping the tablets in a piece of lunchmeat and just sticking it in his mouth. We used to do this with our cats and it seems to do the trick. If he drops it, and he's not a biter, try again---only this time, keep your hand in front of his mouth so he can't drop it, and has to chew and swallow. If he IS a biter, call the vet and ask if it is safe to crush the pill and mix it with water/beef broth. If it is, mix it with one of these. If the dog won't drink on his own, get a baby syringe and squirt it into his mouth--he naturally will swallow it.
Keep him comfy and still as much as possible. Sleep on the floor with him tonight so that he won't try to find you or anything. It will also keep him feeling safe, and make it easier for you to get him outside to use the bathroom if need be.
Did the vet say what kind of injury it was? He may need surgery or something to "realign" his neck.
Hope he gets better soon!
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