Is my dog in pain? Shaking, stiff back, tucking tail, not moving.

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So my dog has just recently been tucking her tail in, and shaking very badly. When I pick her up, she has a more stiff back than usual. I will cover her in a blanket and after a while she finally stops shaking. But then once I put her down, she starts shaking again. She will stop in random places and just lay down, when she usually would only lay on a blanket or someplace warm. Now she will lay down in the middle of the kitchen for no reason. And when she stands, she won't move if you call her. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 13 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Phoebe! Shaking like this is a common sign of pain in dogs, especially when there is no other obvious reason (such as fear or cold) for her to be doing this. Many dogs who have back pain due to a herniated disc or other problem act very much like this, so this would be my first suspicion based on your description. She could also be uncomfortable due to abdominal pain, or some other injury that is not visible from the outside. I would recommend taking her to the vet for an exam today if possible - he/she can do x-rays or other testing if needed to help determine the problem and get her started on appropriate treatment.

Is my dog in pain? Shaking, stiff back, tucking tail, not moving.

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