my dog is a Maltese and a toy poodle mixed. hes about 4 or 5 years old. my other dog (also a Maltese/toy poodle mixed) push on his back and he yipped and started to shake after that. its been a day and he still shakes and act weird. can somebody please help?
2006-11-05 04:15:03 · 11 answers · asked by RONALD H 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Take him to the vet Monday morning. Sounds serious.
2006-11-05 04:19:41 · answer #1 · answered by lowerbearville 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shaking can be a sign of being in shock.
It is also a sign of pain.
The fact that you say that the other dog stepped on his back and the dog yipped I would assume that something has happened to either a muscle or the spine.
I suggest that you take the dog to the vet for an exam and perhaps some x-rays.
There may be something wrong with the dog that has now been brought to light with this action of the other dog.
2006-11-05 04:19:36 · answer #2 · answered by Just Q 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There could be a number of reasons why a dog would shake, it'd help if you were more specific? Has he been frightened by anything? Fireworks, thunder, high winds, something falling in the house? Has he hurt himself anywhere? Dogs will shake and shiver if they are in pain so i'd check this one out first! Make sure he hasn't hurt his legs of feet then check his body - if he winces, jumps or cries out when you touch a certain part of his body then he's in pain and needs urgent treatment at the vets! If its not an injury then it could be a noise inside the house - is there loud music playing, is the TV too loud, are there people arguing or fighting? They are sensitive to noise and upset and will react by shivering if someones frightened them. Has anyone hit him? Maybe a youngster has hit out at him because they are scared of him? Don't ignore it because he's doing it for a reason, dogs don't know how to play act for attention! I hope you get to the cause of it and he settles very soon, its upsetting for you both i know. Best of luck.
2016-05-22 01:07:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he hurt? Poodles are generally a nervous breed and I know that Maltese can be very excitable, but it's odd that after his back was touched it started, I would talk to the vet to make sure there is not an injury.
2006-11-05 04:18:23 · answer #4 · answered by Suqui 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could have a back injury, go to a vet for x-rays and medications. The shaking is probably pain.
2006-11-05 04:22:23 · answer #5 · answered by piper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it could be because of the weather. try putting him in a warm place. It could be he ate something hes not supose to eat so the best thing to do is to call the vet.
2006-11-05 04:18:30 · answer #6 · answered by araleryani 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be he has some nerve damage,take him to the vet.
2006-11-05 04:21:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he might have either a nervous disorder or your other poodle might have hurt her. you should bring her to a vet.
2006-11-05 04:18:42 · answer #8 · answered by alix c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. he could have gotten a spinal injury.... fell his back.. if he yelps... call your vet
2. he could just be in shock... have there been any loud noises or out of the order activity??? give him much comfort.... and he should be fine
2006-11-05 04:19:47 · answer #9 · answered by redguitarplaya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe he injured his back...please get him to the vet so he can at least have some pain meds.
2006-11-05 04:19:07 · answer #10 · answered by Lilypie99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋