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Why is my German Shepherd crying, panting, clingy, with a mouth mark?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female

My German shepherd for the past could of days keeps crying and whining, of when she's not crying she is panting or breathing heavy. She does is all through the night and constantly want to be with somebody. What shall I do? I've also noticed a black mark at the back of her mouth? Please help. URGENT!!

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Published on May 7th, 2017

Clearly Willow is in pain. This sounds like an emergency and I would take her to a vet as soon as possible. There is no way to know exactly what is going on by what you're describing, but clearly she needs help.

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