Blackgrey1

Thank you for all the replies. She's 7-8 I think and has no known running injuries. She has had an xray and nothing untoward was picked up on. Will take on board the idea of a harness rather than collar and perhaps look into physio too - and possibly try to get a second opinion from another vet.

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone can help please. My mum's dog has had a ongoing issue for approx. 6-7 months that the vets cannot seem to get to the bottom of. She has a tender head and neck and yelps when touched anywhere from her head to just behind her shoulders. She has had an xray which did not show anything. They have also checked her ears. She has takin Gavapentine (painkiller) previously and takes Meloxidyl (for joints?). Currently she's behaving unusually - hiding under bushes in the corner of the garden and not wanting to come out, panting and generally looking unwell. Her eating is quite erratic. She seems to go through phases of looking unwell/ behaving oddly and then perking up a bit and behaving more normally. Another vet trip today hasn't got us any further. We would be grateful for any suggestions please as we're not sure what to do next. Many thanks :)