French Bulldog ate chili, now in severe pain and shaking. What to do?

Shaking can be a sign of pain or it could be a neurological condition causing muscle spasms. At either rate this sounds serious for Frank and he needs and exam and perhaps even some blood tests to determine what is happening internally. I would definitely recommend taking him in to your vet asap to hopefully find out what exactly is going on so that he is treated properly for it. Unfortunately there is no way to know how best to treat him without more information on his condition.

The hips look ok (hip dysplasia is possible on the right hip joint, but the positioning isn't perfect, which is required for that diagnosis). She does have significant issues with the vertebrae in her thoracic spine. I cannot tell exactly what is going on from these x-rays (it is much easier to evaluate them in-person), but they are likely causing significant discomfort. Lulu may need pain medications for life. A second opinion from a veterinary orthopedic surgeon would be a good idea to see if there is a surgical option to provide pain relief.

Since you are unable to determine what is the cause of Brixton's I would recommend taking him in the see the vet for a full exam. Sometimes when the source of pain cannot easily be identified the dog can have spinal/back pain or possibly abdominal pain. At the very least your vet can prescribe some pain medication to help get your dog more comfortable.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Smudge! Shaking and crying are signs of pain. If Smudge is not straining to defecate then I doubt it is constipation. Constipation is not common in dogs, it is much more common in cats. The only constipated dogs I have seen have perineal hernias or are secondarily constipated from eating bones and their stool is very hard from digested bony material. My thoughts are that Smudge has a painful neck or back. Or muscle pain somewhere. Be sure he can open his mouth, yawn and chew. I would have him rechecked. If constipation is a worry then a rectal exam and a belly X-ray should be taken to prove this. I hope this helps and I wish Smudge a speedy recovery!

Poor girl. It appears that your fur baby may have a severe stomach upset from something she ate. Other possible causes are toxin ingestion, a severe parasite load, or an infection. Peanuts are not harmful to pets so this is not the issue. I am also not sure what part of her mouth is black. Some pets normally have black colored gums. It is best to take her in to see a vet right away for treatment if her panting continues for more than an hour, because continuous panting signifies that the pet is highly unstable and in need of immediate medical care from an ER vet.

If an emergency vet is an option, I would take Nelson in. Brachycephalic dogs (the short-nosed breeds) are prone to developing intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) which could cause these types of symptoms. The vet will do a thorough physical and neurologic exam, and may recommend x-rays to determine what is going on and to select the best treatment plan.

I recommend to have your pup examined by the veterinarian today. Continued vomiting is concerning for something like an intestinal blockage although many potential causes are possible. It’s best to play it safe and not wait this one out. Best of luck.