What is wrong if your dogs eyes are swollen almost closed and he has the shakes?

Answer 1

== == == == Call your vet immediately and get him in. If your vet office is closed do to the weekend, there is alway's an emergency number provided for the vet on call. Do not repeat Do not give this Dog Tylenol or any over the counter pain medication. This will kill your dog. I agree take your dog to the vet immediately. It does sound like an allergic reaction which can be treated with Childrens Benadryl.

Answer 2

Say your dog has just been in water, it could shake because it is cold. Normally, if I'm on a walk, I'll leave him, but if we're at home or something, I'll wrap him in a towel. If only their legs are shaking for no reason, I'll take the dog to the vet, just in case it has something wrong with its leg muscles.

Normally, I wouldn't worry about it.

My dog sometimes has days where he just sits there and trembles. I thought he was really sick but decided to just watch it for a bit. In an hour or two, he just stopped. he has done it a couple of times, but I just watch it and nothing has happend.

Answer 3

Take the dog to the nearest veterinarian without delay. Although there are a number of reasons that dogs may appear to have swollen eyes or to shake, the symptoms described are most consistent with those of an allergic reaction (to an insect bite/sting/other). Severe allergic reactions can be fatal and can develop very quickly. Your veterinarian can provide appropriate diagnostics and treatment.

Answer 4

Check his gums - if they are very pale or a bluish color, take him to the vet immediately, as this is an indication of lack of oxygen! If his gums are the normal darker pink color, check to see if his heart rate is normal. To do this, you can take his pulse by pressing along the inside of the thigh where the leg joins the body; press with your fingers until you feel the pulse. Or you can do this by feeling the heartbeat behind the front left leg.

The normal heart rate for a dog is 60 to 160 beats per minute, with smaller dogs being at the faster rate and larger dogs the slower rate. Medium sized dogs will be in between these two numbers. If his heart rate is too slow or fast, that is another indication you need to take him to the vet ASAP.

Check his respiratory rate by counting breaths per minute. The normal respiratory rate in an adult dog is 24 breaths per minute, but can range between 10 to 30 breaths depending on rest/activity. If his breathing rates per minute is not normal, take him to the vet ASAP.

Check his entire abdominal and chest area, looking for signs of swelling, redness, etc., or anything out of the ordinary. You can also check his temperature to see if it's normal. To do this, insert a rectal thermometer (put a little vaseline or KY jelly on it) then insert, using a twisting motion, in the rectum 1 to 3 inches, depending on the size of the dog. DO NOT LET THE DOG SIT DOWN while the thermometer is inserted! The average temperature of an adult dog is 100 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. If his temperature is too low or high, take him to the vet ASAP.

As for the breathing hard and acting skittish, check him all over for signs of any kind of bite, from insect bites to snake bites, being sure to check inside his ears, too. Dogs can be allergic to spider and insect bites/stings just as people can, which can be fatal if the allergy is severe enough. And of course, if there were to be a snake bite, that would definitely require emergency medical care, as well.

Also, dogs can have food Allergies, just as people do. Has your dog eaten something in the last hour or two that he's never eaten before? Dogs can also have severe allergies to food dyes, especially red dye. I have a pug that goes into severe allergy induced shock if she eats anything with red food dye in it. Dogs can also develop an allergy to foods they've eaten for years and had no problems with them until now.

If you can't find any obvious signs of the source of your dog's behavior, you can usually call an emergency animal clinic. They will sometimes give you advice over the phone and not charge anything for it.

Answer 5

seizures probably. depends on what else they're doing. vomitting ..then maybe it ingested something toxic. could be stroke. also, different breeds have neurological issues that could cause shaking.

go to your vet immediatly.

Answer 6

He could be ill, or he might just be afraid. If you are concerned he might be ill, contact your vet.

Answer 7

The animal is crying because it's in pain. Eyes swollen shut can occur for a number of reaosns, and it's unlikely you can make this diagnosis yourself. The vet needs to see this one.

Answer 8

The best idea is to bring it to your local animal hospital. Good Luck :)