When our pets shake it’s easy to pass it off as a sign of them being too cold but there are other causes of cats and dogs shaking, trembling or shivering.

Dogs shake for all sorts of reasons – it could be due to excitement at seeing you, because of pain, old age, or nausea. But sudden shivering and trembling may be symptoms of something serious – like kidney disease, poisoning, or injury.

Possible Causes
If your dog has a fever, they may shiver to create body heat; you can check if your dog running a temperature by feeling their nose. If it’s wet and cool, that’s a good sign they’re healthy, if it’s dry and hot that could mean they have a fever.

According to the Pet Health Network, shaking can be a sign of a medical disease such as kidney failure or hormonal imbalances. Neurological disorders and muscle diseases commonly cause trembling as well. A variety of toxins cause trembling as one of the earliest neurological symptoms. Some examples include chocolate, antifreeze, and snail bait. In older dogs, trembling may be caused by muscle weakness.

When to go to the vet
If your dog suddenly starts trembling or shivering, it’s important to take note of other symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting, or limping. In this case, you should talk to your vet right away.

Shaking is also common for smaller dogs but doesn’t necessarily mean anything is wrong with them. If it persists, you might want to see a vet.

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