My 8 yr old mini has had an occasional problem that lasts for hours or a day: she shakes, gives off a piercing scream and needs to be held close, on and off for hours. I don't know what it is that causes this. She appears to feel relief when I stroke her tummy. Any info out there about this painful experience she is having??

Have you taken her to a vet yet?

Not yet; we just came out from a horrendous night of holding her and now I went online to see if there was any info. But I am off to the vet ssap. Thought someone might have an experience of this with their doxie...

It could be a blockage in the intestine or obstruction.

Good luck

Thanks; she has now eaten and gone outside barking and running. I think all the " in her intestine must have been connected.

Just watch out for any signs that it might be going to happen again.

One of my fur kids has occasional seizures... she is 3 years old and only ever had a couple but still, it is very scary.
She would go stiff, start shaking and sometimes cry.
We just tried to keep her calm until it passed and then she was back to her usual self within about half an hour.