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Ellie May · 03-18-2008, 01:13 PM

This isn't an emergency but I am concerned.
For the last few days, Ellie has been shaking out of nowhere.
She isn't really having any other symptoms.

She isn't scared.
She doesn't have hypoglycemia.
Her liver is pretty stable, so my guess is it isn't that (although it could be).
I just cut her hair very short and it started around that time but it isn't cold in here and she still does it after I cover her up.

I don't think she needs to go to the vet and I will try to keep her warm to see if that is the problem but I just don't know.

Any ideas?

Patti · 03-18-2008, 01:19 PM

Hmmm strange. Any loud noises in the neighborhood or any storms that may be scareing her? Sometimes they shake when they are in pain. Sorry I can't think of anything else. Hope she feels better soon

Ellie May · 03-18-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Patti

Hmmm strange. Any loud noises in the neighborhood or any storms that may be scareing her? Sometimes they shake when they are in pain. Sorry I can't think of anything else. Hope she feels better soon

No odd noises here...and she barks a lot anyway. That stuff never bothers here.

I really hope it is just the hair cut. If I get her really warm and it is still happening, I guess I have to talk to the vet.

I Love Bailey · 03-18-2008, 01:23 PM

My guess is she is just cold from her haircut.
I had mine groomed last week and of course they cut all Bailey's hair off & just trimmed Angel. But Bailey has been shaking a bit also, so I have put a t-shirt on her. Seems to help.
I hope that is all it is for you.

Sandysbabies · 03-18-2008, 01:28 PM

Kayla will sometimes shake like that. I don't know either what causes it. I usually make sure she eats something or give her some entracal. I have noticed when Mandy gets nervous and shakes when there is a storm Kayla will too. She will also bark. I guess they pick up on each others feelings. Tina just sleeps through the whole thing. lol!!! Hope you can find out whats wrong, but its probably nothing to worry about.

littlewhip · 03-18-2008, 01:31 PM

My little guy jasper shakes like that to, i always think he is cold, but he shakes with a shirt on also, maybe there size has something to do with it?

Wylie's Mom · 03-18-2008, 01:39 PM

Ya know, I swear these little stinkers have their own little deals sometimes....just to make us post about them.

Marcel does this *out of the blue* sometimes too, and it freaks me out and confounds me to no end. Is he cold, hungry, low sugar, nervous, scared? Oftentimes, it seems none of the above. It'll sometimes come out of nowhere. Sometimes it'll be here and there for a few days in a row (like what you're seeing). At those times, I almost wonder if he's picking up on a smell in the neighborhood (something dead perhaps?) or a sound of an animal in distress. It's really weird and mysterious - and I always feel like a bad mother when I can't console him out of it, or figure it out - and then *poof*, it's gone as mysteriously as it appeared. Little poop.

Ellie May · 03-18-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by littlewhip

My little guy jasper shakes like that to, i always think he is cold, but he shakes with a shirt on also, maybe there size has something to do with it?

Thanks everyone.
My main concern for Ellie is that her liver is reacting to something but I just don't think it is. I guess they could shake because they are small and get cold easily but this is not normal for Ellie.

I have her in a onesie and in a blanket and she is still doing it. Either something is wrong or she doesn't like being in a blankey.

She has been doing really well for the last few days too (except for shaking). She has been so energetic.

Ellie May · 03-18-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Ya know, I swear these little stinkers have their own little deals sometimes....just to make us post about them.

Marcel does this *out of the blue* sometimes too, and it freaks me out and confounds me to no end. Is he cold, hungry, low sugar, nervous, scared? Oftentimes, it seems none of the above. It'll sometimes come out of nowhere. Sometimes it'll be here and there for a few days in a row (like what you're seeing). At those times, I almost wonder if he's picking up on a smell in the neighborhood (something dead perhaps?) or a sound of an animal in distress. It's really weird and mysterious - and I always feel like a bad mother when I can't console him out of it, or figure it out - and then *poof*, it's gone as mysteriously as it appeared. Little poop.

LOL

I don't think it is anything outside. That is just not normal for her.
Who knows.

Now that she's been in the blanket for awhile, she stopped for the most part. If it's the hair cut, I guess I'll have to hold her til it grows out.

I just don't know.

Wylie's Mom · 03-18-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

I guess they could shake because they are small and get cold easily but this is not normal for Ellie. Either something is wrong or she doesn't like being in a blankey.

Hmmm. Have you "palpated" her all over just to be sure nothing is sore/tender (I'm sure you've already been there/done that). What if you take her into different rooms, does is stop/get worse? If you take her into the yard, does it stop for awhile? I'm just asking bc I'm wondering if it is related to some thing or place, for some reason.

You could massage each ear simultaneously btwn your fingers - this hits all the "energy meridians" (if you will) and supposedly can be quite calming for all animals.

So hard to know what to do when you don't know if it's anxiety or physical...

Ellie May · 03-19-2008, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Hmmm. Have you "palpated" her all over just to be sure nothing is sore/tender (I'm sure you've already been there/done that). What if you take her into different rooms, does is stop/get worse? If you take her into the yard, does it stop for awhile? I'm just asking bc I'm wondering if it is related to some thing or place, for some reason.

You could massage each ear simultaneously btwn your fingers - this hits all the "energy meridians" (if you will) and supposedly can be quite calming for all animals.

So hard to know what to do when you don't know if it's anxiety or physical...

No lumps, bumps or painful areas.

It doesn't get worse in certain rooms either.
She started it a little bit in bed last night out of nowhere but it seemed to stop a couple minutes after covering her up. She isn't doing it now but I'm sure she will in a few hours and it will be the same temperature in here.

scoobiedooiscoo · 03-19-2008, 05:48 AM

lacey always shakes after she has eaten and i have the lactulose or hepatto support on her food. she also does get cold really easy, but she is really skinny still. and now she shakes when she has to go out at night because the other night there were a pack of cyoties howling. she is affraid for almost a half hour when she comes bk in. i dont know if she seen one or if just hearing them has freaked her out that much but it took us a few days to figure out what was going through her head at night.

Ellie May · 03-19-2008, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by scoobiedooiscoo

lacey always shakes after she has eaten and i have the lactulose or hepatto support on her food. she also does get cold really easy, but she is really skinny still. and now she shakes when she has to go out at night because the other night there were a pack of cyoties howling. she is affraid for almost a half hour when she comes bk in. i dont know if she seen one or if just hearing them has freaked her out that much but it took us a few days to figure out what was going through her head at night.

What is her dose of lactulose and how many times a day?
Have many bowel movements does she have a day?

4doggiemama · 03-19-2008, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by scoobiedooiscoo

and now she shakes when she has to go out at night because the other night there were a pack of cyoties howling. she is affraid for almost a half hour when she comes bk in. i dont know if she seen one or if just hearing them has freaked her out that much but it took us a few days to figure out what was going through her head at night.

Yep, that will make any dog shake/howl/bark. They can hear those coyotes howling even when we can't. I have one that shakes at anything. When I see her ears perk up I know that she's heard something and most likely will start shaking. Especially happens at night. I try not to feed into it and re-enforce her fears. She's 11 yrs. old and that is just her way.

bjh · 03-19-2008, 06:15 AM

Crystal, one thing you might check for that could be causing this is bladder or kidney stones. Dogs with compromised livers are prone to these and they can be very painful to the little dogs. Is her urine normal looking? If she pees on a potty pad and the urine is dark yellow or has a tiny drop of blood then that is a indication of stones. I hope is it nothing serious, I know you give her the best of care.

03-18-2008, 01:13 PM	#1
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Shaking This isn't an emergency but I am concerned. For the last few days, Ellie has been shaking out of nowhere. She isn't really having any other symptoms. She isn't scared. She doesn't have hypoglycemia. Her liver is pretty stable, so my guess is it isn't that (although it could be). I just cut her hair very short and it started around that time but it isn't cold in here and she still does it after I cover her up. I don't think she needs to go to the vet and I will try to keep her warm to see if that is the problem but I just don't know. Any ideas? __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

03-18-2008, 01:19 PM	#2
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Hmmm strange. Any loud noises in the neighborhood or any storms that may be scareing her? Sometimes they shake when they are in pain. Sorry I can't think of anything else. Hope she feels better soon __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

03-18-2008, 01:23 PM	#4
I Love Bailey I Love Angel too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 1,339	My guess is she is just cold from her haircut. I had mine groomed last week and of course they cut all Bailey's hair off & just trimmed Angel. But Bailey has been shaking a bit also, so I have put a t-shirt on her. Seems to help. I hope that is all it is for you. __________________ Michele & Bailey Angel 7/06-9/12

03-18-2008, 01:31 PM	#6
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	My little guy jasper shakes like that to, i always think he is cold, but he shakes with a shirt on also, maybe there size has something to do with it? __________________

03-18-2008, 01:39 PM	#7
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Ya know, I swear these little stinkers have their own little deals sometimes....just to make us post about them. Marcel does this out of the blue sometimes too, and it freaks me out and confounds me to no end. Is he cold, hungry, low sugar, nervous, scared? Oftentimes, it seems none of the above. It'll sometimes come out of nowhere. Sometimes it'll be here and there for a few days in a row (like what you're seeing). At those times, I almost wonder if he's picking up on a smell in the neighborhood (something dead perhaps?) or a sound of an animal in distress. It's really weird and mysterious - and I always feel like a bad mother when I can't console him out of it, or figure it out - and then poof, it's gone as mysteriously as it appeared. Little poop. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

03-18-2008, 01:28 PM	#5
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	Kayla will sometimes shake like that. I don't know either what causes it. I usually make sure she eats something or give her some entracal. I have noticed when Mandy gets nervous and shakes when there is a storm Kayla will too. She will also bark. I guess they pick up on each others feelings. Tina just sleeps through the whole thing. lol!!! Hope you can find out whats wrong, but its probably nothing to worry about.

03-19-2008, 05:48 AM	#12
scoobiedooiscoo Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,423	lacey always shakes after she has eaten and i have the lactulose or hepatto support on her food. she also does get cold really easy, but she is really skinny still. and now she shakes when she has to go out at night because the other night there were a pack of cyoties howling. she is affraid for almost a half hour when she comes bk in. i dont know if she seen one or if just hearing them has freaked her out that much but it took us a few days to figure out what was going through her head at night. __________________ [url]http://www.dogster.com/dogs/585863

03-19-2008, 06:15 AM	#15
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	Crystal, one thing you might check for that could be causing this is bladder or kidney stones. Dogs with compromised livers are prone to these and they can be very painful to the little dogs. Is her urine normal looking? If she pees on a potty pad and the urine is dark yellow or has a tiny drop of blood then that is a indication of stones. I hope is it nothing serious, I know you give her the best of care.