Hi. I'm a complete newbie here.
The tremors sarted and stopped yesterday, started and stopped again today. Also today one of her front legs seized up - not sure if it's related to the tremors or not. She seems OK in herself, eating, drinking, wagging her tail, but even more tired than usual, and sleeping in unusual places (probably because of her front leg.)
We are going to the vet, but any any interim advice would be much appreciated.
Thank you.
2007-11-02 09:24:04 · 15 answers · asked by LaPrador-owned! 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Bless her. She is rather old for a dog and I fear it is old age catching up with her. It is nice that she is still happy in herself but like us humans, the physical problems arrive later in life. I do hope she is ok and continues to be happy.
2007-11-02 09:30:55 · answer #1 · answered by Rolsy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Old Dog Tremors
2016-12-15 10:18:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, there's a treatable condition called Addisons disease which might be the problem but it could be a case of her suffering from an anxiety or is slightly overweight.
If it's Addisons, this is not common but must be sussed quickly. The full name for it is hypoadrenocorticism and it's apparently caused by a hormonal deficiency that results from the reduced production of certain hormones released from the adrenal glands, a pair of small but very important structures that are located at the tip of each kidney. There are two major classes of hormones that can be affected, the glucocorticoid (cortisol) and the mineralocorticoid (aldosterone) hormones. The signs of this condition in dogs and cats vary considerably depending on how much of each hormone is missing. Symptons can be weight loss, lethargy, vomiting, increased thirst and urination or worse. It it was this then your vet will prescribe a proper treatment programme for her but the condition needs to be stabilised.
2007-11-02 09:57:48 · answer #3 · answered by Peter V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tremors? Is she laying dog and shaking? Could it be more of seizure symptoms instead of tremors? With a 16 year old dog there are a lot of possibilities. Hopefully everything works out.
It is good that she is still eating and drinking normally. Make sure you watch her more closely.
If it is just seizures, with some daily meds these can be controlled. With an older dog it is possible for tumors.
Sorry to be the barer of bad news but just be prepared!
2007-11-02 09:29:44 · answer #4 · answered by layc_510 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several things I can think of that might cause what you're seeing, including tumors and strokes. And as old as your dog is, either or both could be happening.
Until you can get to the vet, just keep an eye on your dog and try to make her comfortable.
Good luck!
2007-11-02 09:30:12 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am sorry to tell u this but i think i know what the cause is the old age and that one thing that that the one person said about the diseise that comes in cats and dogs.my grandma had a yellow lab that was 15 and that same thing.whenever that happens again look at her puples in her eyes and if they start dialating then it is a sezier.she took roxy to the vet and there was no hope.we had to euthinize her.sorry to tell u this but its true.she was acting fine but the seiziers,and tremors.they had to euthinize her,or let her suffer.i am sooooo sorry but it is true
2007-11-03 06:22:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad you're going to the vet - I hope it's soon. Your dog might be put on meds that will manage her seizures, allowing her to live out the rest of her long life as long as you keep up on them. All I can recommend now is wait until that vet appointment, and good luck with her!
2007-11-02 09:29:20 · answer #7 · answered by a gal and her dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's 16 years old, then it's just old age, old dogs become prone to lots of aches and pains and are always tired. They will love you to the end though, and although it's never nice to lose an old friend, eventually you'll have to steel yourself to the fact that she's an old lady coming towards the end of her life.
2007-11-02 21:46:09 · answer #8 · answered by David H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friends lab had the same and vet said it was down to a small stroke after a few days on steroids it seems to have perked up
2007-11-02 11:12:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only good advice that you CAN get is from a veterinarian. Unless someone who gives you an answer happens to have had years of animal medical training it would be best not to heed their advice. I hope your doggy is okay and good luck.
2007-11-02 09:28:44 · answer #10 · answered by xXEdgeXx 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋