I know nothing about doxies and back woes.
If this is a sprain, it will probably respond to the steroid shot.
If this is something else...then the Vet has to do his/her thing.
You can give dogs other pain drugs (very unlike cats) so if this
is a self limiting issue, your dog can be more comfortable.
There is even an NSAID for dogs, but it is pretty expensive.
I would check to make sure your dog didn't have a bee sting.
Sometimes they step on wasp nests in the ground or get too near one and get stung. We have had two cats have this happen.
Usually there is swelling of the paw though for that.
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# Etogesic (etodolac)(tablets)
# Rimadyl (carprofen)(caplets and chewable tablets; injection)
# Metacam (meloxicam)(drops given by mouth; injection)
# Zubrin (tepoxalin)(rapidly disintegrating tablets)
# Deramaxx (deracoxib)(chewable tablets)
# Previcox (firocoxib)(chewable tablets)
# Novox (generic carprofen)(caplets)
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The two I bolded are available in human pharmacies,but I don't know the doses used on a small dog. Meloxicam is only available for humans as tablets, but it is convenient at once a day dosing.
There are some online pet places -- that sell medications for less $$ than the vet. We have used PetMeds.com once when traveling. (they need permission from the Vet tho)
I hope this is self limiting for both you and your doxie.
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