Why is my 10-year-old small dog suddenly panting and trembling?

I am sorry ot hear about Quica. Shivering and panting can be a sign of extreme anxiety, pain, respiratory distress, ingestion of a toxin, and more. If she is continuing this behavior and there is nothing going on that could be causing anxiety (such as fireworks or loud noises), I would recommend bringing her into the vet for an examination.

These are quite generic signs that may be generally related to pain/discomfort or high temperature (usually due to an infection). Given Charlie's age I would recommend a general check up and a physical examination to shed some light on the underlying cause and treat appropriately. The check up is necessary if other signs are present, like vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy for example.

These types of behaviors could be caused by pain, anxiety, internal medical issues, cognitive dysfunction from old age, seizures, etc. Without seeing a vet, it is hard to tell what could be going on and I can't really make any specific recommendations. Be available to comfort him. You can also try doggie pheromones like Comfort Zone or Adaptil.

Hello! I'm sorry to hear that Eleanor might not be feeling well. There are several things that I think of when I hear about dogs that are trembling or shaking. First, dogs that tremble and shake may be experiencing pain. Conditions like luxating patellas (kneecaps that pop out of place) and back injuries come to mind with smaller dogs like Bichons and Shih-tzus. You may not have seen the initial injury, but if they "tweak" an old or chronic injury, it can make them shake, pant, and want to be clingy, as they don't understand why they are hurting. Next, behavior changes in middle-aged dogs could be caused by metabolic disorders, like hypothyroidism or Cushing's disease. I would also expect to see other symptoms with these disorders, like weight changes and a poor hair coat, so if you see any other physical changes, this could account for Eleanor's shaking. Lastly, stress can also cause shaking and trembling behavior (like from storms or major construction going on in the neighborhood). I definitely recommend having Eleanor evaluated by a veterinarian for pain and/or other disorders before chalking her trembling up to a behavioral issue, as many conditions like pain and hypothyroidism can be managed with treatment, and she'll be much happier for it. Good luck, and I hope that Eleanor gets better soon!

This not good . It appears Chiquita is in respiratory distress and that is always an emergency. Please take her to an emergency room (Pet ER) right away. The signs are too unspecific to pinpoint a cause over the internet. The vet will want to do blood tests and a chest x-ray to determine why Chiquita can't breathe normally and is weak.

Sounds like Kringle is in some level of distress. Whether or not it is manifesting from pain or true cardiopulmonary pathology is unclear. He should be taken into your veterinarian and examined soon. If you feel he is having any difficulty breathing, which generally does sound like the description you are offering, he should be seen on an emergency basis. The doctors will want to x-ray the chest to assess the presence of a respiratory infection, or a primary cardiovascular/cardiopulmonary disease process. Hope this makes sense.

I'm wondering that since Diego can get into your lap and calm down, that he's having some issues with anxiety. If it was something else, like an illness, he wouldn't stop the behavior even when in your lap. I don't think this is an emergency, but if he does keep up the behavior (even if it stops when he's in your lap), I would take him into his vet during normal business hours for a health check. I hope this helps!