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Why is my 6-month Pekingese breathing fast and shaking suddenly?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pekingese | Female | unspayed | 5 lbs

Hi my 6 month of Pekingese is suddenly breathing really fast and shaking? Should I be worried? What could it be?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on August 25th, 2017

Sudden panting and shaking is usually due to pain or severe discomfort, this could come from anywhere in her body. if these symptoms do not seem to resolve within the next hour i would recommend taking her to the vet in order to get it checked and treated.

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