My dog is shaking, not pooping, and won't eat. Is he constipated?

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Hello, My 2 year old JRT has been shaking periodically for about a week. Everything else appears to be normal with him besides not going #2 as routinely as he usually does and occasionally having to be coaxed to eat. If I give him a few kibbles by hand he will continue to eat as normal. The shaking is not normal for him. He will not shake unless he's cold or something is wrong, but it's so random when he does it. It's like it's for no reason. He is going to the vet tomorrow. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 2 years and 7 months old | 15 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Chibs! If he's not going #2 as routinely as normal, he could be constipated. This would also cause a decrease in appetite and he could shake from being uncomfortable from it. I think having him seen by a vet tomorrow is a good idea, but in the meantime, make sure he has access to plenty of fresh water and give him a tablespoon of canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) mixed in with his food to see if it helps. Good luck at the vet tomorrow :-)

My dog is shaking, not pooping, and won't eat. Is he constipated?

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