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My puppy is twitching and crying. Does she need an emergency vet now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 4 months old | 28 lbs

Hi, My puppy has a runny nose, keeps getting sneezing fits, feels like she has a temper and has newly started twitching. She has a vet apt on Tuesday, but she just woke me up crying and I don’t know what to do

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 18th, 2018

If she really isn't doing well and you feel she needs veterinary care immediately I would recommend going to an emergency hospital. Here is one place in your area: http://columbiarivervet.com/ If she just had a runny nose I would say just wait till Tuesday. My concern is now you say she is twitching. Without actually seeing her do it, it is hard to say why. You can always check a temperature on her rectally. Dogs typically run between 101-103. If she is above 103 then I recommend definitely taking her today. Thank you for using PetCoach.

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