Why is my 10-year-old Rat Terrier shivering and panting? Could it be Cushing's?

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Ten year old Rat Terrier. Shivers constantly . Not cold. Panting also. Mother mother's can year old rat terrier shivering constantly panting mother died from Cushing's disease. Pet's info: Dog | Rat Terrier | Female | spayed | 10 years and 7 months old | 13 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Shivering and panting can have many medical reasons behind these symptoms. It is hard to say what the cause is without examining Abby first and running some blood work on her at the very least. Cushing's disease can present with similar symptoms but so can pain, lung disease, heart diseases, organ dysfunction, and other medical causes. Sometimes endocrine disorders such as Cushing's disease can have a genetic component to them. My recommendation would be to schedule Abby for a veterinary exam, blood work, and perhaps an x-ray to help determine a diagnosis. Best wishes to you and Abby and best of luck! Thanks again for posting.

Why is my 10-year-old Rat Terrier shivering and panting? Could it be Cushing's?

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