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10-03-2008, 10:38 PM | #1 |
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| Is this normal? I know some breeds of dogs shiver constantly. That is why, I didn't think much of trixie's shivering today. She was very hyper, throwing herself from the top of the couch, running up and down the stares, behaving plainly dangerously. When she finally stop, she was trembling ever so slightly, as if she was cold. I held her against my chest for about an hour while watching tv, and I could feel her little body trembling. I dont know much about yorkies. I do know that my sister inlaw's chih wah wah does that constantly. Should I worry? On the other hand, she is being eating as much as usual, begs for treats, and run around. Also, she is being wining a lot.
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10-04-2008, 06:22 AM | #2 | |
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My girls will shiver if they are cold or scared. Do you think something may have scared her? Is is cold in your house? Maybe a little fleece shirt or sweater would help.
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10-04-2008, 09:32 AM | #3 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | If she was shivering, after running around, it probably hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia occurs when they have used up all their stored energy, and the blood sugar drops, rubbing a little Karo syrup or Nutri-cal on the roof or the mouth helps. Hypoglycemia also causes them to feel cold, so warming them helps, but food should be given. If your dog is really small, under 4 pounds, you might consider free feeding during the day, or at least feeding more often, so that this doesn't occur. If the shiver occurs at other times, it probably just due to them feeling cold, and no food would be needed. Joey's breeder told me if you need a sweater; so do they.
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10-04-2008, 11:24 AM | #4 |
YT Addict | Teddy will definitely shake when he's scared. So try to make sure nothing scared her. If that's not it, give her some sugar water incase she might be hypoglycemic. Otherwise, get her a sweater. Lastly, if nothing else, hold her like there is no tomorrow and she will most likely fall asleep in your arms.
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10-04-2008, 02:18 PM | #5 |
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| It is kind od cold in the house as I am cleaning the furnace today, and I had to turn off the furnace two days ago. I just didnt think dogs get cold. I wasnt thinking.
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10-04-2008, 02:40 PM | #7 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | I still think if it happens after she's been running around, it's hypoglycemia related. How much does she weigh?
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10-04-2008, 04:32 PM | #9 |
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| I would be careful, That happened to my puppy just a few days ago. She was hyper and running around than she started shaking and it went down hill from there. Watch her constantly make sure she is warm, and has fresh water and also make sure you're giving her Nutrical. |
10-04-2008, 05:12 PM | #10 |
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| She is 2.10, she eats well, and is overenergeric. Runs around nonstop. I give her nutrical everyday, because I was told to do this when I got her. She is 6 months now, but still giver the nutrical to reinforce her diet, being she so small.
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10-04-2008, 06:03 PM | #12 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Oh that is small, you will probably have this problem for the rest of her life. When a dog runs around, they use their energy reserves quickly, she probably doesn't have any fat to hold extra calories, and one of the symptoms of hypoglycemia is shivering. I think you would be better off feeding more often. Remember Nutri-cal is just sugar, and if given without following with food it can cause the blood sugar dip again. It's like eating a candy bar, if you have low blood sugar, it helps temporarily, if you're feeling faint, but without protein to stabilize the blood sugar, the candy or Nutri-cal can raise insulin levels too much and cause another attack of hypoglycemia.
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10-04-2008, 10:30 PM | #13 |
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| I don't want to alarm you but I also want you to know that hypoglycemia can be deadly so you probably want to call your vet and tell him/her what happened, as small as your Yorkie is they may want to give her an IV to make sure she is well hydrated. Check out books on Yorkies for more info on hypoglycemia or do a google search. It is more common in small dogs and particularly if they are under 4 pounds. It is also more common for the first 3 to 4 months but a very small dog can be prone to it regardless of age. Please call your vet on this. Let us know how your furbaby is doing. |
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