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.
Heel Pain â Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options. Dr. Dr. Heel pain is very common, especially among adults over the age of 40 and children between the ages of 8 and 13. It is usually the result of daily weight-bearing activities and exercise. The calcaneus, or heel bone, is the largest bone in the foot. It is also the first bone to make contact with the ground when walking or jogging, which makes the heel prone to stress and pain. In 30 percent of cases, heel pain affects both feet. The left heel is typically the first to be affected.