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Mick

Chewy		 
 
Barked: Wed Apr 16, '08 4:27pm PST 
My dog Mick has been acting very strange the last 3 nights. He has been shaking, panting very heavily, and pacing back and forth. Does anyone know what this could mean? When I sit here on my computer he is constantly trying to get up on my lap or putting his paws all over the desk and keyboard, which is not normal behavior for him. This only seems to be happening around the late evening around 7pm. If anyone could give me any information on what this could mean, please help.
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Fritz, CGC

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Barked: Wed Apr 16, '08 7:38pm PST 
On the surface your description sounds like a stress reaction to an external stimuli. Something may be producing an emotional reaction by Mick. If his "strange" actions occur JUST at a particular time ... then it would be more of an emotional issue as opposed to a health issue.
With that said... try to locate the external trigger (new neighbors, the sound of someones auto, presence of stange people or events outside, etc.). It could even be something as simple as a valve or fan on a furnace that is beginning to fail and has started emitting a high pitch sound (that humans cannot hear). Do you have any new appliances (or is there something or someone new in the house)?
Bear in mind that pups have a greater hearing range than us humans - and Mick might be trying to warn you of something that he has no way of understanding.

The fact that you can pinpoint a time-frame for Mick's behavior would lead me more towards the above rather than a health issue. Of course, if it continues, then I would still consult his Vet to eliminate some sudden health issue.

The simplest idea, which could also be, is Mick is or has learned to use this action(s) as a communication tool --- trying to communicate that he either wants your undivided attention ... or even that "hey, I need to go outside...right now!"
It may just be, with all the panting, pacing, anxious or panicky looks or actions ... that Mick is expecting you to do something, and you just have to find out what it is he is "trying to say" ???

Hope this helps, or another pup can give some ideas that will help.
Please let us know how Mick makes out on this issue
Fritz ^..^ & Daddy
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Mick

Chewy		 
 
Barked: Wed Apr 16, '08 8:09pm PST 
At first I thought he might have to go to the bathroom, so I took him out and he was fine for about a half hour then he started shaking and pacing again. I then fed him and since then he has been fine. My husband is thinking he may have been hungry? We normally fed him only at night, but maybe he needs to be fed in the morning too. My husband is going to feed him tomorrow morning and see if that works. Hopefully it does!!
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Fritz, CGC

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Barked: Thu Apr 17, '08 7:10am PST 
Mick, so glad to hear that things calmed down with a bit of food way to go

So being fed TWICE per day (feeding the usual amount divided in half) just may be the answer for you (I know it works for me) happy dance

I think the following info from the Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue site ( http://www.ygrr.org/doginfo/health-obesity.html ) is certainly worth quoting here since it applies to all breeds:

"Dogs should be fed twice daily. Feeding the same amount once daily can actually cause a dog to gain weight due to the starving/stuffing effect. The metabolism of a dog with an empty stomach twenty three hours out of the day slows, and then his system processes the food too efficiently when he finally does eat. Food must always be measured, and you should feed by “eye” not by what it says on the dog food label. The feeding instructions for most dog foods only guarantee that the food will keep laboratory (bred) dogs alive in a cage. Trust what you see, not what you read. Feeding a dog by “eye” means that you should always see a clearly defined waist (imagine an aerial view of your wet dog) and, while you should not see ribs, they should be easily felt when you press your hands against his sides. You need to be aware of his daily activity and be flexible in adjusting his food slightly up or down as needed. If you've been sick a week and you've only been letting your dog out to potty, subtract a small handful of food out of each meal. If you're hiking with him in the mountains for a week, add a little extra to each meal. " shock thinking shock thinking
See how it goes Mick ... and bark back to us with your results blue dog
Tail wags, Fritz ^..^

Edited by author Thu Apr 17, '08 7:28am PST

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Simba

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Barked: Thu Apr 17, '08 1:33pm PST 
Fritz has done a good job at possible reasons...hopefully the food twice a day has helped..

it could be dehydration too...always make sure he has sufficient water and access to it.

Keep us posted! way to go
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Lexy

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Barked: Thu Apr 17, '08 4:09pm PST 
My sister Baylee gets really stressed out (paces, pants, and whines) when she hears sounds that she is unfamiliar with. As well as loud sounds like thunder and fireworks.
If the feeding 2x a day doesn't help. Maybe there is something in the environment (like Fritz mentioned) that is causing some stress.
If this continues you may want to get a vet check just to rule out any health issues,Or even just speak to your vet for some insight.
Hope this helps!hug
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Fritz, CGC

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Barked: Thu Apr 17, '08 5:51pm PST 
Don't know what type of relationship all you pup's pawrents have with your Veterinarian thinking thinking thinking
But sometimes an unofficial quick call with a question or to see if your pawrent's worries are valid can really help ... (and it doesn't or shouldn't cost $$$ yet provides peace of mind) way to go
When in doubt though - checking with your Vet is your best bet blue dog
Tail wags, Fritz ^..^ snoopy
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Mick

Chewy		 
 
Barked: Thu Apr 17, '08 7:28pm PST 
Yayy..it seemed to work. Mick got fed twice today and hasn't been pacing, panting, or shaking. That must have been it. Thank you everyone for your help! I know when there is a thunderstorm out he gets all shakey and hides under the covers, but there has not been any thunderstorms the last couple of days. He seems to be back to himself dancing
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Sugar

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Barked: Thu Jun 26, '08 7:10pm PST 
My Manchester Sugar use to do that when I was on the computer and she wanted my attention. She would paw at my hands and on the keyboard till I would get off the computer. Also the painting could be that he is anxious and hear a high pitched sound or needs to go outside. Hope this helps. HE sure is cute.
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