Why is my dog suddenly hiding, shaking, and panting in pain?

I am sorry to hear that your pet is feeling sick! Unfortunately, the signs she is showing are very nonspecific. This could possibly be due to pain, nausea, difficulty breathing, seizure-like episodes, metabolic problems, or anxiety. The best things to do would be to have her examined by a veterinarian. It would alose be helpful if you were to record an episode so the veterinarian that is examining her could review that in conjunction with their examination. In addition, keep a journal of the episodes so to see how often they are occurring and if there is a pattern to them.

It sounds like she should be examined by a vet to determine the source of her pain. She could have neck or back pain, arthritis, abdominal pain, etc. and your vet should be able to localize the pain and decide the best way to treat. She may need an anti-inflammatory and your vet can prescribe. Do not use any human OTC pain relievers as they can be toxic to dogs.

Poor Winnie! Try not to panic at this point, sometimes dogs can have odd reactions to medication. It really depends what sort of pain killer, if it is some sort of opioid such as buprenorphine/methadone etc then shaking is very commonly seen as it enters the nervous system. However with other painkillers such as metacam etc then it wouldn't be so common. Secondly, a dog can always have an allergic reaction to any medication so if this is a medication she has never had before I would consider calling your vet for advice if her condition does not improve. Finally, there is always a possibility that something else is going on. I would double check that you gave the correct dose of medicine, and if not and you overdosed ring your vet immediately for advice or to be seen. If she continues to deteriorate I would take her into the vet in case she is having a medication reaction or it could be that her original condition is getting worse or developing. But most importantly try not to panic

Yes, please take her in right away. This sounds like she is in a lot of pain. Dogs pant a lot and tremble when they are in pain. Since she’s not spayed she could have a uterine infection that can become life threatening, or many small dogs get intervertebral disc disease which can cause the symptoms you are seeing. They will need to do an exam and possibly lab tests or X-rays to get a diagnosis, then they can give pain medication and the appropriate treatment. Thanks for using Boop by Petco to help you care for Roxie.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your dog. Depending on the age and breed of your dog, it will make certain things more likely. For example, small breed dogs are prone to neck and back pain. This can come on suddenly and be excruciatingly painful. Large breed dogs tend to experience joint pain as they age. Puppies are more likely to experience pain as a result of trauma. Older dogs can have an internal illness that will make them pant and potentially drink more water. I recommend that your dog sees a veterinarian if the symptoms are persisting. Do not give any over-the-counter pain medication as these can be toxic to dogs. I hope this information helps!

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. With the symptoms that you are describing, I would strongly suggest having a veterinarian examine her. The symptoms you are describing can be caused by many things and would be best to have a veterinarian perform Diagnostics to rule out different causes. I would be concerned about a foreign body obstruction, systemic disease or infection, or trauma-related. The veterinarian can then make the most appropriate Diagnostic and treatment recommendations based on the physical examination. I hope this helps! Please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

The wound looks perfect. Sonetimes they shake because of the after egfects of aneasthetic, but strong pain killers such as tramadol can make dogs feel strange. I would suggest stopping the tramadol now and see how she gets on.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Maya. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian. Neck and back pain are common in small breed dogs. This is very painful and can cause shaking, panting and a reluctance to jump. Her veterinarian can detect this on her exam or another problem if that may be the case. In the meantime, keep her quiet. Do not give any over-the-counter pain medications as these can be toxic to dogs. I hope this information helps!

Poor Missy! Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. I would recommend resting her for the next 48 hours. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to toilet on a lead only, and bring her right back in when she's done. If she still appears painful after this time, then I would take him into the vet for an exam. The vet can diagnose where the pain is coming from, and can dictate a treatment plan for it. She may also benefit from some pain medications, and the vet can prescribe some for her.

The typical dosage range that most vets use for Tramadol is 1 - 4 milligrams per kilo of body weight, so for Max that would be between 10 milligrams and 40 milligrams. There are published dosages of Tramadol for dogs that go higher than that, but it would be reasonable to assume that your vet prescribed 25 milligrams, which is a half of a tablet (it usually comes in 50 mg tablets). If he tolerated the dosage well yesterday then it seems unlikely to me that this is a Tramadol toxicity, however the signs you are describing are certainly compatible with a Tramadol overdose - ataxia, tremors, and nausea (licking of the mouth). Treatment for Tramadol ovedose is typically supportive, i.e. IV fluids and drugs to control tremors. My best advice to you at this point is to find an emergency clinic, as I think Max may need some supportive care until he gets through this.