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.
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. You may be asked to walk, stand on one foot or do other physical tests that help your doctor pinpoint the cause of your sore heel.