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.
A neurologist might be the doctor of choice if your back or neck pain is chronic and longstanding, as she or he is an expert in the origins of pain. A neurologist does not perform spine surgery; instead, she will examine how well your nerves function, prescribe medication and refer you to on to another specialist, as appropriate.