Why the dog is shaking? This is one of the questions we get asked most often, especially when it seems that sudden trembling in dogs has no obvious cause.
In reality, this behavior can hide psychological or, more often than not, simply physical reasons, which absolutely must not cause concern. Here are the most common reasons that explain why.
Why is the dog shaking?
Very often the dog trembles and seems unable to stop even if we cuddle him or if he falls asleep. The reason is simple: he is cold.
Sometimes it can happen, in fact, that although there is a pleasant temperature for us human beings, the same can be perceived by our animal in a different way, so much so that it feels cold even if we don’t feel it.
So, the first thing to do if you see the dog shaking is cover it with a light cover and notice if it stops. You will see that the trembling will subside and your dog will rest blissfully.
How to calm a dog that is shaking from anxiety and stress?
A very common reason for trembling is the state of anxiety that dogs often suffer from, due to various reasons.
First of all, the bad weather: thunder and lightning scare our furry friends so much that they enter a form of panic that brings sudden trembling in dogs and concern.
Try to calm them down with cuddles and, if they are not enough, with a few drops of Bach flowers, always very useful in case of anguish, even for animals. In this case, however, ask your vet for advice, who will be able to prescribe the right dose to administer.
Why is my dog shaking for no reason?
Often it is only his desire to make a dog tremble be the center of attention.
He knows that every time his master sees him in the grip of tremors he reaches out to cuddle him, spoils him and fills him with attention. The smartest animals understand that with this trick they cannot go unnoticed and therefore they implement it for receive some more tenderness.
What does it mean when the dog is shaking with happiness?
Trembling isn’t always caused by a negative emotion. In fact, often the dog trembles because he is happy. For example when he’s about to play with his favorite toy, when he’s getting ready for a nice walk outdoors or when his tasty baby food is ready.
In short, trembling can be an indication of a joy so great as to unable to contain it calmly!
What to do if the dog has fever and tremors?
If the tremor is associated with other symptoms and a dry, dry nose, it could be a fever.
Take your dog to the vet if you find him strange and much less vital than usual. He will diagnose the right cause of the tremor and establish the best therapy that will soon make our beloved animal feel better.
Why does the dog shake while sleeping?
In case of trembling in sleep, the answer is very simple: the dog that trembles when he sleeps does it because he is dreaming and who knows where he runs or what he is doing in the dream. Thus its muscles and nerves respond to involuntary and unconditioned impulses, which the animal does not control.
Don’t wake him up and let him sleep peacefully, but make sure he’s not shivering because he’s suffering from the cold in his sleep.
The dog that limps and has tremors
If at the dog only tremble the hind legs the problem could be muscular, neurological or psycho-physical.
To rule out that it’s not just a little tiredness and for a correct and timely diagnosis, take your furry friend to the vet, who will be able to tell you the real cause of this tremor.
White Shaker Syndrome
The so-called White Dog Syndrome it is a generalized tremor that usually affects small breeds with white hair, such as the Maltese and the poodle. It also affects the head and eyeballs and can occur occasionally or constantly.
The diagnosis can only be made by the vet, through a series of specific analyzes and visits, to then prescribe a suitable therapy to manage the tremors.
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Article reviewed by:
Francesco Reina
Veterinary assistant