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Why is my dog shivering, panting, wincing, and has a hard stomach?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Female | unspayed | 6.8 lbs

Hello, as of about ten minutes ago my dog started to shiver & pant non stop. she also is wincing and tense at some moments and her stomach is hard

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on October 20th, 2018

Poor Bella. She sounds very uncomfortable and although the signs are quite vague it is possible she has severe nausea and possibly a fever. I would recommend a full vet check to rule out an intestinal obstruction or pancreatitis given the degree of pain and wincing

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