My dog was recently taken to the vet becuase of his shaking condition. The vet gave hime some nerve medicine which is sopposed to calm him. However my dog continues to shake. he is active still and like to go on walks, but it is difficult for him to eat. When we give him food he can barley lift the food because of his shakes. Can someon giv me advise. I will take him to the vet agian to get further test done but in the meanwhile what can I do?
2007-11-29 17:01:25 · 5 answers · asked by frances_reyes1 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
my dog is a deer head chihuahua is 7 human years old. He just started chaking really bad. He never had these symptoms before. He goes on walks and likes to run. But he shakes really bad when he is lounging around the house. His balance is alos off. He leans to the side.
2007-11-29 17:11:08 · update #1
What kind of dog is it? I have a chihuahua and it is in their nature to shake, theirs actually nothing wrong with it, it's just how they are, the get cold easy.
2007-11-29 17:06:24 · answer #1 · answered by Beau 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like it could be vestibular disease. It throws the dogs sense of balance off and can cause them to have shakes. It also can make it difficult to eat. Here is a website with more information. You should see your vet again, and hopefully this will help.
2007-11-29 17:24:40 · answer #2 · answered by Adrienne A 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me as though the dog might have vestibular syndrome,which usually originates in the inner ear.It throws the dog off balance,makes them dizzy and makes their head tilt.Sometimes their eyes will also move rapidly back and forth.This is called "nystagmus." It usually occurs in older dogs. I have had three dogs with it.My vet treated them with prednisone for inflammation,meclizine for nausea and cephalexin for possible infection in the brain.It takes a while to resolve,and sometimes the dog's head stays tilted.You will just have to hand feed him ( have someone hold his head steady while you feed him) until you get him back to the vet.Ask about the vestibular syndrome.
2007-11-29 19:05:07 · answer #3 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you recently change food? My dog has been shaking a little but, I think it's because he is cold. He also shakes when we are eating dinner. I think it's in antipation of getting a scrap.
2007-11-29 17:06:07 · answer #4 · answered by Kristyn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both of my Chihuahua's shake, I know it is in their nature plus they are always cold I keep sweaters on them they love the sun.
2007-11-29 17:32:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋