Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 5 years and 10 months old
I have a 7 year old Shih Zsu is arching her back trembling when I touch her or even go to touch her, and is panting heavily. Came on suddenly
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Published on July 25th, 2016
Arched back and trembling is a sign of abdominal pain, it could be pancreatitis , a foreign body in the intestines or an infection. you should take her to the vet to get treated ASAP.
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Poor pup! From your description, I would be concerned that she may have back pain due to a herniated disc or other sudden problem in this area, such as a blood clot or a muscle spasm. Since it sounds like she is extremely painful, I would recommend having her seen by a vet right away - he/she can palpate her back to check for any abnormalities, and may also need to take x-rays to help determine the problem. Once a diagnosis is made, your vet can prescribe medication to relieve the pain and treat the underlying cause.
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