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Why is my 9-year-old Boxer suddenly shaking, pacing, and anxious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

9 yr old boxer acting nervous/anxious. Started at 8pm. Fine all day long. Will not lie down and continues to pace the house. Shows no sign of injury or pain. Dog is shaking. Not on any meds. Dog had surgery 10 months ago for bulging herniated disc, cervical. Ate normally, twice today. Indoor dog, but lays outside most of the day. Heart rate normal and no signs of distress.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 7th, 2016

Shaking is usually a sign of pain, It could be related to the disc herniation, it could be something totally different, it's very hard to know without checking him. I would recommend taking him to the vet ASAP, this is obviously not a normal behaviour and this needs to be investigated and treated quickly.

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