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Dog crying, restless, pink gums, warm tummy. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed

Dog keeps crying, is restless has pink gums and warm tummy

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on August 9th, 2017

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Ivory! There are many causes for Ivory's symptoms. Crying and acting restless is usually a sign of pain. It could be orthopedic pain meaning her joints or a legs hurt or her back hurts. Or her stomach could hurt from gas or cramping. It is good that her gums are pink! If Ivory is trying to vomit and nothing is coming up or her belly looks distended then that is an immediate emergency and she should go to the Vet ASAP. You could take her temperature rectally with a digital thermometer if you want to see if she has a fever. Anything over 102.5 is likely a fever. If her symptoms aren't improved or she gets worse I recommend you take her to your vet this morning. Good luck!

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