Why Your dog is Trembling and How to Help

your dog is shaking and that worries you? While tremors are usually caused by stress or cold, they can also be a sign of illnesses. Biocanina helps you recognize the different types of tremors and adopt the right attitude for the well-being of your companion.

Your dog is shaking from stress

Hectic environment, abnormal or intense noise (storm, fireworks, firecrackers, etc.), distressing situation such as a waiting room at the veterinarian, arrival of a new resident, moving… So many events that can disrupt the serenity of your dog. If he is stressed or afraid, he can then manifest it with, among other things, tremors.

The solutions ? Start by calming him down with a soft voice and reassuring gestures. Caresses and hugs are an excellent remedy! Also try to create a calming environment where he feels safe, and if possible, to keep him away from the source of stress.

There are also anti-stress complementary foods like Alphacalm Tasty. This appetizing product for dogs is given as a treat and contains magnesium to help your pet calm down. Without habituation, it is thus a precious (and greedy) ally to reduce the anxiety of your companion. You can also find calming diffusers for pup’s, to install in their environment.

Your dog is shivering from the cold

Like humans, puppy’s can be chilly. If your companion is in a cold environment, it is normal to see him shiver continuously, even if he has long, thick hair.He can also catch pathologies such as a cold snap, bronchitis, laryngitis… It is therefore important to protect him.

For this you can cover it with a blanket. If he usually sleeps outside, it may be worth moving his sleeping space indoors when temperatures drop. There are also warm clothes, even dog coats, which are both practical and comfortable. This solution is particularly interesting in autumn and winter if your pup has short hair. Be careful to choose clothes adapted to the outside temperatures and not to overprotect him at the risk of causing him hot flashes.

The shaking due to illness

Tremors can be a sign of a disease, especially if they are accompanied by other disturbing symptoms such as abnormal fatigue, lack of appetite, urinary incontinence, excessive salivation, vomiting, moaning, etc. If your dog starts shaking for no apparent reason, it is strongly advised to consult your veterinarian. Only he can determine the cause of the tremor. In the most serious cases, this can be a sign of a canine pathology (distemper, tetanus, etc.), intoxication or even poisoning.

Good to know: products for home or garden maintenance have a high degree of toxicity for our companions, such as rat poison and phytosanitary products (herbicide, insecticide, fungicide, etc.). Certain foods are also dangerous for dogs, including chocolate, raisins, caffeine, and raw potatoes.

Shaking because he is happy

An intense emotion like joy can also cause your dog to shake. If, for example, your dog shows tremors when you come home, it’s usually a good sign: he’s probably excited to see you.

Your dog is shaking due to his age

If your dog is young, between one and three years old, it is common to observe a few small tremors. This then concerns his whole body. Conversely, it can also start shaking with age. As with humans, this is usually caused by muscle aging and lack of tone.

Tremors in dogs have a wide variety of causes. Generally, it is cold or a strong emotion (excitement, stress, fear). However, if the tremors persist, are frequent or particularly violent, do not hesitate to contact your veterinarian.

Finally, it should be noted that your dog may also tremble… for no apparent reason. It is indeed not uncommon to observe idiopathic head tremors (or Head Bobbing) in certain breeds of dog.