Comments on: Is shivering dog in pain a sign that there is something more going on?

By: Jade

Jade — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:11:36 +0000

It could be 1001 things.

Just go to the vet.

By: Dog Trainer

Dog Trainer — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:23:26 +0000

She could have an ear infection. Dogs shiver and can be in severe pain. Also, they may walk lopsided if it is an ear infection. Call your vet!

By: ಌ DP ಌ

ಌ DP ಌ — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:48:40 +0000

No way to even guess, you don’t even know what happened, and you don’t tell which spot on the dog is sensitive. Shivering? She might be afraid it will happen again, she might be in pain.

By: Do

Do — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:12:48 +0000

She needs to go to a vet without delay. She may have been bitten or stung by an insect or worse (are there spiders, wasps or even perhaps small snakes like a Copperhead around? Not likely snake though – a small dog would not have survived so easily this long). She may also have gotten an electrical shock (does she gnaw on electrical cords/are there any/damaged)?

Did she fall from something, e.g. perhaps get on counter or high stool and fall, hurting herself? ‘Yelps’ when touched in ‘wrong spot’ makes me wonder on that and perhaps the others, especially insect stings or bites.

Physical shock from a fall or impact or toxins come to mind – get her checked as soon as you can.

Good luck.

By: cherish405

cherish405 — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:06:22 +0000

Definitely get your dog to the vet. Sounds like she’s in pain and possibly shock.

By: doglover

doglover — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:54:25 +0000

yes call or go to the vets a 4 lb dog is very fragile a small fall can really hurt them.
some thing is causing her pain and you need to get to the bottom of it .

By: Dig It

Dig It — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:30:09 +0000

Watch her very carefully. Small dogs can be injured very easily, so she may have fallen down the stairs or otherwise been injured and now is hurting. Is she eating ok? Can she walk? Is her belly painful? If it were me I’d bring her to the vet, but that is because I have a small dog and I don’t take chances with my dog. Shivering can be a sign of pain, or a sign of a low temperature- which she may have if she is injured and in shock. My best advice is if you cannot afford to go to the vet, call one and ask for advice. 24-hour emergency vets are always there to help you and the phone call is free. Keep her warm and make sure she is eating. If she is not or begins to be really lethargic, please bring her in to the vet.

By: lizzy

lizzy — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:22:14 +0000

You should have her checked, yelping trembling and acting strange are all potential signs of pain. She may have injured herself somehow when she was out of sight. Small breeds can have bad knees, sometimes all it takes to injure a leg is a funny step.

By: Pretty in Pink

Pretty in Pink — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:02:06 +0000

i think there is only 1 thing to do in a time like this…..TAKE HER TO THE VET!!!!…………….STOP READING && GO!!

I would have her checked.. she yelps when you touch her in the wrong spot.. she is in pain. She may have fallen off the furniture and injured herself and ran to hide under the table.

By: wksalter

wksalter — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:54:05 +0000

yes, this behavior is very concerning and should be checked by a vet immediately. Problem is, if you can’t see an injury or source of pain, something on the inside, those probelms usually need help fast in order to provide proper care. sooner to a vet the better.