Other Causes. If your puppy or dog has not been properly vaccinated and begins to shiver, cough, run a fever or discharge mucus from his eyes and nose he may have distemper, a virus common in puppies and adolescent dogs.
Evaluation and Treatment. Heel pain can have many causes. If your heel hurts, see your primary care doctor or orthopaedic foot and ankle specialist right away to determine why and get treatment. Tell him or her exactly where you have pain and how long you've had it. Your doctor will examine your heel, looking and feeling for signs of tenderness and swelling.
Other Doctors and Health Professionals That Treat Lupus. A rheumatologist is not the only type of doctor you may need to see as part of your lupus treatment. According to the Lupus Foundation of America, other specialists may be necessary. This is because lupus can affect any part of the body. Depending on your case, you may need to see a: Cardiologist.