I wish I had an answer for you. I have the same problem with Tosh. It's happened three times since June. At first I thought he was overheating (even though his ears weren't hot) and treated him accordingly, but the last time the panting and shaking went on for 4 hours despite cooling him down.
I was really scared, not knowing what was wrong with him. I spoke to the vet on call and tried giving him 1/4 of a tylenol in case he was in pain, but that had no effect. She then suggested a teaspoon of pepto bismol or similar. He calmed down 1/2 hour after I gave him this.
The next day I took him in to be examined but the vet is still not sure what the cause of this is. She asked me to get a thermometer and take his temperature next time so we can see if he's got a fever or is otherwise overheated.
If anyone else has any suggestions about what is going on I am feeling desperate!
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