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Why is my puppy shivering, looking down, and acting so unwell?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 16 days old | 12 lbs

My 11 month kld puppy is shivering. I thought it was that she was cold but i wrapped her in a blanket and hold her in my arms but shes still shivering and just looks very down. I dont know ehats wrong with her. Please help

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Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 21st, 2017

Hello, sorry to hear about Ariel. She could be feeling sick either due to allergies, pain, or a high fever if she has some sort of infection. If she is otherwise stable, you may continue to monitor her until the morning and have your veterinarian look at her if she is still shivering. However, if you note any vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, yelping, or pain then she should be evaluated by a veterinarian today.

Hope this helps and best of luck.
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