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.
Heel Injuries. One of the most common foot problems seen by physicians is heel pain. One of the most common problems seen by physicians who care for the feet involves pain in the heel. Heel or arch pain that occurs in adult patients is most commonly caused by a condition known as plantar fasciitis.
Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar Fasciitis. If you think you might have plantar fasciitis, call your doctor. The earlier a doctor diagnoses and treats your problem, the sooner you will have relief from pain. Call your doctor immediately if you have heel pain with fever, with redness or warmth in your heel, or with numbness or tingling in your heel.