It seems to be a nervous function at rest. The teeth clatter, but not all the time -- perhaps 10% of the time.
She is a 37 pound Jindo in otherwise good health. The vet was not worried, but it seems to be getting worse. They clatter when she is inside, usually lying down. When she is outside roaming and playing, it does not happen. Any ideas?
She is a rescue a year ago, so I can't decide if this is just an acceptable nervous response, or if it is a nervous disorder of a degenerative kind. She is 3.
Thanks for any thoughts!
2007-02-17 11:37:51 · 10 answers · asked by Thomas H 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Wonder if it's just a case of the "nerves"? My dog does that when he's scared or when our toaster bell goes off...guess the bell hurts his ears. Just a thought. Hope yours will be okay. Maybe another vets opinion is needed?
2007-02-17 11:44:34 · answer #1 · answered by Ryans Mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may be cold-but if your vet is not worried then dont fret over it to much!your vet would tell you if it was somthing to worry about!If you think it is getting worse though-you could go get another opinion!What did you vet say other than he is not worried?If it is only when she is less active,her bodie may want her to be more active,or somthing bad in her past might have happend when she was sleeping so she does this to keep her mind feeling safer!It could be the same as when humens scrape thier teethat night or snore!good luck-hope this helps
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2007-02-17 11:47:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dog should have seen a vet immediately today when her feces were very bloody. I would suspect something is VERY wrong and the dog is likely in pain. Please take her to an emergency vet now. While a very small bit of blood in the stool is not cause for an emergency visit, a large quantity like you are describing is cause for an immediate trip to the vet all by itself. And when added to the shaking, I'd be very, very concerned.
2016-05-23 23:54:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a dog that did this also. He didn't do it all of the time and it was never while he was under stress. The vet didn't seem to be concerned and it didn't affect the dog in any other way.
He lived to be 16 and was other wise a very healthy dog.
2007-02-17 13:48:07 · answer #4 · answered by emtcoop46 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did the vet check for mild seizure activity? or it really could be a nervous tic. when fully relaxed, my dog kicks with her back leg, only once and pretty hard then she'll shift position and start the process over until she falls asleep.
2007-02-17 11:44:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you checked Hyungwon Kang's Jindo Dog Page? you might find your answer there. http://www.kang.org/Jindo.html
2007-02-17 12:38:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i knew a dog who strayed into our place from time to time with shaky teeth. it is most likely a condition brought on by stress or as you said degeneration
2007-02-17 11:43:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if she was rescued then her nerves are shocked. Give her allot of attention and love
2007-02-17 11:59:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to VET, i dont know, lol you have same name as my friend.
2007-02-17 11:40:42 · answer #9 · answered by cb450t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she is cold?
2007-02-17 11:41:37 · answer #10 · answered by Beth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋