Why is my French Bulldog shaking in pain, not constipation?

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My dog is shaking and squealing and the vet said it’s constipation but he has had it before but he looks in pain he’s a French bulldog. Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Male

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Smudge! Shaking and crying are signs of pain. If Smudge is not straining to defecate then I doubt it is constipation. Constipation is not common in dogs, it is much more common in cats. The only constipated dogs I have seen have perineal hernias or are secondarily constipated from eating bones and their stool is very hard from digested bony material. My thoughts are that Smudge has a painful neck or back. Or muscle pain somewhere. Be sure he can open his mouth, yawn and chew. I would have him rechecked. If constipation is a worry then a rectal exam and a belly X-ray should be taken to prove this. I hope this helps and I wish Smudge a speedy recovery!

Why is my French Bulldog shaking in pain, not constipation?

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