{"id":1245,"date":"2022-07-01T19:07:24","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T19:07:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/?p=1245"},"modified":"2022-07-01T19:07:24","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T19:07:24","slug":"understanding-why-some-dogs-tremble-or-shake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sbahvet.com\/blog\/understanding-why-some-dogs-tremble-or-shake\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Why Some Dogs Tremble or Shake"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many things can affect our dogs without us ever being the wiser. In fact, because they cannot express exactly what\u2019s bothering them, we must watch their body language and behavior to achieve an \u201ca-ha\u201d moment. When something as obvious as shaking, shivering, or trembling occurs with some frequency, it\u2019s natural to seek some answers. Ranging from mild to severe, shaking or trembling in dogs can be explained by a variety of reasons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Digging Deep<\/span><\/h2>\n

Your pup could simply be sensitive to the ambient temperature. If you try to control the chill by means of heat, clothing, or comfy bedding and they still shake and shiver, we recommend <\/span>scheduling an appointment <\/span><\/a>to address possible causes, including injury, disease, or poisoning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Behavior and Environmental Triggers<\/span><\/h3>\n

Stress, fear, and anxiety can cause trembling in dogs. Loud noises, like fireworks or thunderstorms, large groups of people, and utterly unfamiliar surroundings can make a dog shake and shiver.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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As anxiety can escalate, it is imperative to address the causes. <\/span>Separation anxiety<\/span><\/a>, when pets and people are apart, can make a dog feel scared and insecure. Trembling caused by this fear can be addressed with behavior modification techniques, lifestyle changes, or <\/span>prescription medication.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Aches and Pains<\/span><\/h3>\n

Trembling in dogs can be related to muscle or ligament injury or osteoarthritis. Observe if only a certain part of the body (such as a single leg) shakes, or if symptoms are more generalized.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Shaking can be a sign of pain, the level of which should be <\/span>assessed by your dog\u2019s veterinarian<\/span><\/a>. Pain management is an important part of senior pet care. From supportive therapies to medication, we can help soothe their pain.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tremor Syndrome<\/span><\/h3>\n

Generalized tremor syndrome, an autoimmune condition, causes shaking or trembling in dogs. Seen primarily when a dog is stressed, this type of shaking resolves when resting or relaxed. Steroids offer relief from near-constant trembling.<\/span><\/p>\n

Widening the Scope<\/span><\/h3>\n

Trembling in dogs can stem from the following medical conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n

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