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French bulldog sick, shaking, not eating. When to see a vet?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Male | unneutered | 6 years old

My French bulldog has been sick & keeps shaking for over 24 hours now hasn't eaten & hasn't moved much. He has a little water but only when I take it

3 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 24th, 2016

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.
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    Your dog is probably suffering from a gastrointestinal infection or possibly has eaten something he shouldn't have. You should take him to the vet ASAP, he will need an injection to stop the vomiting then probably will be discharged home with a course of antibiotics.

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  • Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

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    I am sorry to hear that your pet Frank is sick . Shaking and not moving can be a sign of pain, toxicity, or even a primary neurological condition. He needs to be examined by your veterinarian and perhaps even have a blood test to determine what exactly is happening internally so we best know how to treat him. At the very least he should be seen and I can't think of anything that you can do at home to better his condition until more information is gathered. So it is definitely in Frank's best interest at this point to at least be examined by a vet asap.

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