Why is my Chihuahua shaking and acting anxious or in pain suddenly?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 4 months old | 9 lbs
Jack Chihuahua female shaking and wants out or close to you
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Published on March 10th, 2018
Shaking and/or trembling can be a sign of anxiety or pain. I would recommend evaluating the environment Sissy is in and see if there is anything new or unusual that could be causing her stress/anxiety. If everything is normal then I would be concerned that Sissy is painful/uncomfortable for some reason. If this behavior continues for more than a day or so or Sissy stops wanting to eat or drink, then you should probably have her checked out by your veterinarian. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.
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Published on February 17th, 2018
Aww, I’m sorry to hear about Sissy! I see this commonly with either pain or anxiety. These little guys can easily injure their backs and such which causes them to anticipate pain and yelp or avoid your petting. You may also notice Sissy avoiding the dog door or refusing to jump on beds/couches as she normally does. I recommend taking her in for a good physical exam to see if this might be the case. Hope this helps and best of luck to you and Sissy!
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