Can dogs have panic attacks?

Anonymous:

I never thought it could be possible but today my Jojo began shivering and acting anxiously. He was also panting. I have no idea why he did so - there were no obvious reasons. I tried to distract him and petted him. Eventually he became okay but it took about 30 minutes. I was almost ready to get him to a vet! He is very young (1 year old) and has a good health. The only thing I can think of is that it was a panic attack. Could something scare him that much? Do dogs have panic attacks at all? I am worrying about him because I don't know what to do if that happens again! Emotion: sad

Sarah

Raphael:

It could be a number of physical or environmental things that were affecting him and that you might not be aware of. He can't really describe us what he's actually feeling or sensing, so if I were you, I would take him to a vet for a check up. Just in case.

Animal Lover664

sequeena:

It could have been anything, it might not have even been a panic attack.

If it was a hot day when he acted like this he might have been suffering from heat stroke.

I would have a chat with your vet to find out what's happening Emotion: smile

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Anonymous:

AnonymousI never thought it could be possible but today my Jojo began shivering and acting anxiously. He was also panting. I have no idea why he did so - there were no obvious reasons. I tried to distract him and petted him. Eventually he became okay but it took about 30 minutes. I was almost ready to get him to a vet! He is very young (1 year old) and has a good health. The only thing I can think of is that it was a panic attack. Could something scare him that much? Do dogs have panic attacks at all? I am worrying about him because I don't know what to do if that happens again! Sarah

I have a 1yr old male Dachshund I think is also suffering some type of panic attack that I've seen happen both during a thunder storm and during fireworks popping and booming. He shivers/trembles/shakes, pants rapidy and drools and is just pitiful. This just recently happened during a very loud thunderstorm. I've called the Vet and they've called a Rx in for my little guy....so must be some type panic attack. And I'm guessing they could be scared by something that significantly....makes sense! I just hope they outgrow it...but I'm not sure that can be done.

Can dogs have panic attacks?

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