Dog shaking, panting, clingy after baby. Is it anxiety or pain?

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I had a baby 6 months ago, but this week my dog seems to be having bad bad anxiety. she cannot seem to get close enough to me, her whole body shake, she pants, and she wants to have baths (where before she saw them as a form of punishment). I have included a pic of her trying to squeeze her way so that she was closer to me than my son. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 5 years and 7 months old | 25 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

I’m sorry to hear about Lady. While this could certainly be anxiety, I also find that dogs show this type of “needy” behavior when when are painful or sick- I’ve even met one dog who does this every time her anal glands are full. I’d take Lady in to your vet to make sure she doesn’t have an injury, fever, etc. And if it does seem to be anxiety, your vet can help out with medication for that too. Congratulations on your new baby and I hope Lady is back to her old self soon!

Dog shaking, panting, clingy after baby. Is it anxiety or pain?

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