There are many reasons that can answer the question “why the dog trembles”, from simple natural reactions to feelings and feelings, to diseases of a mild or serious nature.Therefore, it is essential to pay attention to behavior, attitude and movements, in order to understand any anomaly as soon as possible.
In this Animal Expert article, we’ll explain the main causes that can cause dog tremors, read on, and find one that might affect your faithful companion.
There are several possible reasons why the dog trembles
Read on to find out about each of them and what to do in each case.
The causes of the behavior are usually the main reasons for the tremor in dogs, so if your dog has been good or internalized an order and you have rewarded it for it, and shortly after you have started shaking, it is likely to be a reaction generated by the state of excitement, joy and enthusiasm you feel.Analyze your overall posture and behavior, the tremor may be accompanied by energetic movements of your tail and even crying.
If, on the other hand, the dog behaved negatively, you yelled at him for it, right after he recoiled and started shaking, it’s because it’s an answer to the fear he feels at the time., if fear is accompanied by stress or anxiety, tremors will occur more often.Remember that the dog should not be scolded and that the best way to train it is positive reinforcement.Learn more about positive dog reinforcement in this article.
In this sense, this can happen not only in response to punishment, but also for spending several hours alone, it can be a symptom of separation anxiety, having a phobia of very loud sounds and noises, such as ambulance siren, thunder, fireworks or other phobias.In all these cases, it is recommended to consult a veterinarian to indicate the best treatment to follow.Always remember that a stressed or anxious dog is an unhappy dog.
In addition to the above causes, tremors in dogs can be a symptom of disease or other health problems, the most common being:
If you think your dog is shaking due to a condition or other physical problem, go to the vet as soon as possible, keep in mind that some of the above diseases are fatal or degenerative.
Has your dog fallen or recently jumped?One of the most common reasons for tremor in dogs is acute pain.The best way to know if this is the cause is to carefully feel the tremor areas and observe your dog’s reaction.Learn about the 5 signs of dog pain in this article.
Just as we tremble in the face of low temperatures, so do dogs, especially small and miniature puppies, as well as dogs with very short hair, are not prepared to withstand very cold climates and, therefore, when exposed to low temperatures, their bodies begin to tremble, this is a natural reaction that we can avoid buying suitable clothes for your puppy , it is very important to be attentive to the ambient temperature, to prevent our dog from suffering from hypothermia.
Also called shaky dog syndrome or generalized tremor syndrome, it usually affects smaller breeds and younger individuals (less than two years old) such as Maltese, poodle or westies, all with long white hair.Although the chances are slim, this disorder can also be contracted by any other breed.
The main symptom of this disease is the tremor throughout the body of the dog, caused by inflammation of the cerebellum, this syndrome is associated with the central nervous system, but the exact causes are still unknown, so in addition to the tremors, the affected dog may have weakness in the legs and seizures.If a shaky dog cannot stop, it is important to take it to the veterinarian as soon as possible for a diagnosis.
If your dog is shaky and lacks balance, he or she may have neurological or orthopedic conditions, for example.See the information on the topic in this Article in Animal Expert: Staggering Dog: What Can It Be?
Finally, keep in mind that there are breeds that tend to tremble, the chihuahua and the yorkshire terrier are prone to tremble for almost every reason, such as enthusiasm for congratulations, the joy of going out or walking or just spending time with you.
On the other hand, age matters. Older dogs can tremble over time and physical deterioration, if they do not suffer from any disease, tremors usually occur while sleeping or resting, not moving, when the dog trembles without rest, and when the tremor is located, remember the previous section, as it may suffer arthritis or other inflammatory disease.
Whenever the reason may harm your dog’s health, you should consult your veterinarian as soon as possible to determine the true cause that explains why your dog is shaking and start the best treatment.
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