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My dog is shaking and vomiting. What can I give her for pain safely?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 10 months old | 5 lbs

my dog is shaking a lot and is vomiting, what can a gave for pain?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 10th, 2018

Unfortunately nothing, many human pain relievers are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. I see Bella is unspayed, and I would be concerned that her symptoms are caused by a pyometra. This is an infection of the uterus that is fatal without treatment. It could also be she has a severe GI illness, liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, foreign body, pancreatitis, or she has eaten something rotten causing her symptoms. I think she needs to see a vet now. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Best of luck.

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