Body temperature regulation

Dogs are warm-blooded animals and need to keep their body temperature constant. Under severe cold temperatures, shivering can quickly and effectively cause the body to generate heat and raise the body temperature. At the same time, when a dog has a cold or a fever, the dog will also Shivers can occur, just as we humans do in the cold winter and also when we have a high fever.

Excitement/Anxiety/Fear

All of these emotional reactions can cause tremors in some dogs. For example, after some dogs have not seen their owners for a long time, they will tremble with excitement and jump up and down when they meet their owners. Some dogs may even become incontinent when they are excited. Some dogs will tremble after their owners leave when they are sent to foster care. , and some dogs will tremble in thunderstorms, when they hear car horns, when they hear firecrackers, or when they see certain objects. These are normal phenomena and can be cured with certain training. Can bring pets back to normal.

Pain

Pain can cause your dog to tremble, whether it is acute trauma or chronic pain. But we need to be aware that not all dogs tremble when in pain.

Medical Conditions

A variety of underlying health problems, ranging from kidney failure to hormonal imbalances, can produce tremors, such as chronic kidney disease, neurological disorders, and muscular disorders. Tremors; and tremors caused by food poisoning, such as eating chocolate, grape seeds, etc.

Muscle weakness

Muscle atrophy or weakness, especially in the hind limbs, often causes tremors. This may be the cause of hind limb tremors due to age-related muscle weakness.

Puppy Trembling

For newborn puppies, trembling seems to be a normal fact of life. There are many theories as to why tremors occur, but none have been proven to be entirely correct.

What should I do if tremors occur?

Shivering dogs are always unsettling to owners, especially if you think your dog is "normal." If you notice that your dog is shaking, the first thing you should do is determine if there is something in the environment that is making your dog anxious or fearful. Depending on the situation, your dog will feel at ease. In addition, you also need to pay attention to whether your dog's body temperature is normal (37.7-39.2 degrees Celsius). When your dog's body temperature is too high or too low, you should seek help from your veterinarian promptly.
If your dog does not appear anxious or fearful and has a normal body temperature, you should take your pet to a professional pet care professional, especially if the following occurs:
The shivering lasts for more than an hour.
It is accompanied by other symptoms, such as lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, etc.
You can spot a potential problem in the environment your dog may be exposed toin the toxins.
As with most medical problems, the sooner the cause of your dog's tremors is discovered and properly treated, the better for you.