My dog is yelping, shaking, breathing hard. What can I do at home?

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He has be not eating or playing like usual today yelping and shaking and some labored breathing I massage him today and no pain hours later he he helps and shakes more with touch on his right side before his hind leg what can I do for him tonight from home can’t afford emergency care. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 4 years and 2 months old | 17 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Pluto! Rest him tonight. No running, jumping, or playing. Take him out to toilet on a leash, and bring him right back in when he's done. Do not give him any human pain medications. Many are toxic to dogs, and can be fatal if given. Have him seen by a vet first thing in the morning.

My dog is yelping, shaking, breathing hard. What can I do at home?

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