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Why is my dog shaking, panting heavily, and trying to hide suddenly?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 61 lbs

Hi my dog has developed a shaking and sometimes heavy panting she also sometimes trys to hide,she eats fine goes for walks fine her poo and pee are fine and regular,she doesn't seem to be in pain or yelp out its a mystery to us can you help please

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Answered By John C. Gicking, DVM, DACVECC

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist

Published on February 15th, 2018

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.

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