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.
Many types of professionals in healthcare treat people with osteoarthritis. Some examples of health professionals who treat arthritis include: Primary care physicians. Doctors who treat patients before they are referred to other specialists in the healthcare system. Rheumatologists. Doctors who specialize in treating arthritis and related conditions that affect joints, muscles, and bones.