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.
When to see your GP. See your GP or a podiatrist (foot problems specialist) if youâve had persistent heel pain for a number of weeks and it hasn't cleared up. They should be able to diagnose the cause of your heel pain by asking about your symptoms and medical history and examining your heel and foot.