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My Rat Terrier is panting and pacing. Is she sick or in pain?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rat Terrier | Female | spayed | 12 lbs

I have a rat terrier and I can't figure out what's wrong with her she's panting and pacing back and forth. She's usually no d's a nervous dog but not like this

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 16th, 2017

That is usually a quite generic sign due either to discomfort or could be a sign preceding any episode like vomiting, diarrhoea, or even seizure episodes. Giving the generic nature of this sign I would monitor Scrappy for the moment, and eventually take him to your veterinarian if it does not resolve in the next 12hours. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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