What dose it mean when your dogs teeth chatter? I've heard somewhere that that might mean they are in pain? Our dog is old (12 years old), and i was just wondering what might be up with the teeth chattering. Thanks in advance.
2006-07-12 04:28:41 · 6 answers · asked by Grace C 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Ps. She is a short haired collie ... if that matters one way or another haha
2006-07-12 04:40:37 · update #1
Could be a "petite mal" siezure. Little siezures are common in older dogs but it would be a very good idea to take your friend to a veterinarian for a check-up anyway.
2006-07-12 04:33:30 · answer #1 · answered by viewable m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a mating habit, the female is going into heat. Its not the most common mating habit, but some males do this. Neutered males may not have thier balls, but they can still be interested in the female, even try to mount her, especially if he was neutered when he was older. I have a mini-schnauzer stud who does this. During the peak time for the female he does it A LOT and it gets rather irritating.
2016-03-27 02:29:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard the pain thing also, as well as it could be a seizure. Call your vet.
2006-07-12 04:32:07 · answer #3 · answered by Robsthings 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your dog to the vet now. It could be pain, it could be a seizure, whatever it is, it isn't good.
2006-07-12 04:38:10 · answer #4 · answered by Honey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a collie who chatterted his teeth in tail-wagging greeting
2006-07-12 04:38:05 · answer #5 · answered by smecky809042003 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be pain, it could be a seizure.
Or it could be that he is feeling .......friendly, if you know what I mean! Some of mine do that, mostly the boys!
2006-07-12 07:28:38 · answer #6 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋