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My pregnant dog is shaking and pacing. Is she in labor or ill?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 8 months old | 15 lbs

My dog is shaking really bad, and is pacing like she is out of breath does that mean she is going into labor please reply fast

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Answered By Lauren Barry, BVSc, MRCVS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 29th, 2017

Hi, I just replied to your post showing the pictures of discharge. I'm not sure which post came first, but give Sugar a blanket and a quiet area to labor in. I am concerned if she is twitching and shaking she may have low calcium levels which can be an emergency. If you can take her rectal temperature and call the ER vet for further advice.

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