Why do dogs tremble?

If you want to know why dogs trembleIf you have found the right place: here we explain the main causes that can cause tremors in dogs, so keep reading until the end.

Why dogs tremble

These are some of the main reasons why dogs tremble:

• For example, if you have just given him an order and he has internalized itor he has behaved well and you have given him a prize, it is may begin to tremble. It does so in this case for a natural reaction The dog will be excited by the stimulus. This trembling will probably be accompanied by a slight cry and energetic movements of its tail.
• A disease can also be the reason why your dog trembles. Hypoglycemia, arthritis, distemper, intoxication or poisoning, medication intake, excessive exercise, a fall, etc., can cause tremors in your dog.
• Reaction to cold. Your dog may be shivering simply because he is cold. If so, this can be solved by acquiring appropriate clothing to protect him from the cold temperatures.
• Your dog may tremble by their race. As you can see, there are breeds of dogs like the chihuahua or the yorkshire terrier that tremble for almost any reason, for example: to go for a walk, or simply to be with you.

Why dogs tremble

Among other reasons why dogs tremble are:

• The age. Age also influences the occurrence of tremors in dogs. Older dogs may tremble while sleeping or resting, never while moving (unless they have a disease, such as osteoarthritis).
• The dogs may tremble in their sleep. It does so simply because they, like us, also dream. They may also tremble in their sleep because they are experiencing pain, especially if you notice that the pain is localized.
• The Shaker syndrome. It is a syndrome that affects mostly small breeds of dogs under two years of age (such as the bichon, poodle, westies, among others), and its main symptom is the tremor all over the dog's body, caused by inflammation of the cerebellum.

Recommendations

It is essential that you pay close attention to your dog's behavior, attitudes and movements, to be aware of any situation as soon as possible and take action in time if necessary, in order to ensure his health and well-being.

If you have any doubts or concerns regarding the treatment of your dog's fear, we recommend you seek the advice of a veterinarian or ethologist. Never use violence as a form of punishment: your dog will thank you for it.

To conclude

And now that you know better what are the main reasons why a dog shakes, we hope this information will guide you to better understand certain behaviors of your dog. If you are interested in adopting one or just discovering the breeds for fun, we recommend you our article of how many dog breeds exist.

We remind you that in wolfhound we do not have the authority to make diagnoses or indicate veterinary treatments, our articles are for information purposes only.