Why is my old Maltese shaking, stiff, can't stand, and throwing up?

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I have 13 yo Maltese. He is shaking, trembling and stiff. He can’t stand on his hind legs and he’s panting more than usual. I rubbed his back and it helped some but he’s experiencing this stiffness when I try to put him down or on his other side. He starts “trying to throw his body” in the opposite direction. He can’t straighten out his body. I gave him some water but not too much. When I came home, I found in in his vomit & some poop. Please help. Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | unneutered | 12 years and 7 months old | 13 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

It sounds as Papito is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking him to the vet the first chance you get, he will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection he will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better.

Why is my old Maltese shaking, stiff, can't stand, and throwing up?

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