Shivers and Shakes! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Marc · 10-09-2009, 05:24 PM

My girl is 4 weeks pregnant....if it took...and in the last 4 days she has been shaking or shivering at least once a day. I never had the issues with her and this as a small pup so I don't have anything other than kitchen stuff at home. What can I give her? Why do you think she is suddenly doing this? I have limited options in getting something for her tonight but there is a pet place open maybe. Help?

scrapindee · 10-09-2009, 07:01 PM

Give her some calcium....scrambled eggs, cheese, and get her to the vet in the morning.....she may be pre-eclampsic.

Marc · 10-10-2009, 09:22 AM

Thank you. I called the vet and he told me to give her a little honey or syrup when she shivers. She sure is doing odd things this week

luvyorkiebabes · 10-10-2009, 09:39 AM

I would take her to your vet as soon as you can. I had one that did that and she was very sick. Usually shivering means they are having pain. Please do not let this go very long.

Marc · 10-10-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by luvyorkiebabes

I would take her to your vet as soon as you can. I had one that did that and she was very sick. Usually shivering means they are having pain. Please do not let this go very long.

Vet advised a bit of honey or syrup when and if she shakes again.

luvyorkiebabes · 10-10-2009, 12:05 PM

My vet did the blood work right away versus giving me a cure over the phone. She had liver toxemia which is very rare in a dog. She ended up on IV's at the vet for one week and as a result we also lost the puppies. I was just greatful for saving my female. She is now spayed and a wonderful little pet. I hope the honey as helped your female.

Wend · 10-10-2009, 05:17 PM

My girl did that a bit too. I think it was hypoglacemia. She had a sensitive tummy and just wasn't eating enough. I gave her nutrical and it seemed to help. Once she picked up on her eating it stopped.

Marc · 10-10-2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Wend

My girl did that a bit too. I think it was hypoglacemia. She had a sensitive tummy and just wasn't eating enough. I gave her nutrical and it seemed to help. Once she picked up on her eating it stopped.

Yes. That seams to be the issue here as well. Today, in fact, she hasn't shivered at all. She doesn't seem to be interested in eating this week....the vet figured I should give her a few extras till she shows better interest in her food. She isn't throwing up at all....just sleepy and not eating too well. I gave her a bit of cheese today and a spoon of yogurt.....no shivers today

Yesterday when she shivered I gave her some syrup and she was better almost instantly.

BamaFan121s · 10-11-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc

Thank you. I called the vet and he told me to give her a little honey or syrup when she shivers. She sure is doing odd things this week

This would be the appropriate precaution to take if she was suffering from hypoglaucemia. However, you have to be sure that is what the problem is. Has she been eating regularly? If so, then that is likely not the case. There could be a multitude of other problems causing the same reaction...especially given the fact that she is pregnant. I would suggest getting her to a vet and having her checked. If your vet doesn't seem to see this as a big deal or something that needs his/her attention, then find a new vet!
At this point, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't concerned for the well being of your girl with this pregnancy. The situation she is in and that she has been in since the time you were trying to breed her seem very far from "ideal."

Wend · 10-11-2009, 11:15 AM

I switched my gal to wet food mixed with dry puppy kibble when she was feeling finicky during pregnancy. She would try to only eat the wet, but I think she accidentally ate a few kibbles lol. She did eat better on the wet. When the pups were born she did the same thing, and I used a wet puppy food for about a week before I could get her to eat anything else.

chachi · 10-11-2009, 11:23 AM

It is very rare for an adult dog to have hypoglycemia without there being an underlying health problem. I would be concerned it may be a liver shunt

Marc · 10-11-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

This would be the appropriate precaution to take if she was suffering from hypoglaucemia. However, you have to be sure that is what the problem is. Has she been eating regularly? If so, then that is likely not the case. There could be a multitude of other problems causing the same reaction...especially given the fact that she is pregnant. I would suggest getting her to a vet and having her checked. If your vet doesn't seem to see this as a big deal or something that needs his/her attention, then find a new vet!
At this point, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't concerned for the well being of your girl with this pregnancy. The situation she is in and that she has been in since the time you were trying to breed her seem very far from "ideal."

What "situation" has she been in since the time I was trying to breed her? She has never had any health concerns....not as a pup, in the time I have had her....nor her month since breeding. My vet knows her very well and since she has been picky in eating in her 4th week of pregnancy....she needs a extra boost till she feels like eating her dry food again. Please do not knock my vet as he is the best around and should her shaking have continued she would have been brought in. The truth is that a little special home cooked foods for a day has her feeling perfectly normal. As you can read...this is normal behaviour (lack of wanting to eat) in many a yorkie.

What "situation" are you referring to?

BamaFan121s · 10-11-2009, 12:18 PM

The "situation" being that since around the time you bred her, you seem to be running across one problem after another with her, whether related to the breeding or not--first you say she was she was acting odd, then she was itching excessively, which progressed to throwing up, and now she is having issues with shaking. And now you state that she has never had any health concerns? What on Earth would you call this? Thus why I said I was concerned. Aren't you?

I can assure you that I am perfectly aware of what issues and behavior are typical for expecting females, having experienced much of it first hand myself on more than one occasion.

However, when the problem persists for 4 days to the point of your female acting the way you described, then it is time to take precautions and rule out more severe causes. "As you can read" there are other possible issues, aside from hypoglycemia that others mentioned.

Given that she is eating now and feeling better, it's entirely possible that could have been the problem. In any case, it easily could have been something more. And I'm sorry, but I stand by what I said--if your vet was made aware of the issues you were having and they blew it off only giving you the advice to "give her some honey", then IMO, I would be looking for a new vet, If your vet is more involved with the situation than that, then that is a relief...but you never indicated that was the case, so please don't fault myself or anyone else for thinking that.

Marc · 10-11-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

The "situation" being that since around the time you bred her, you seem to be running across one problem after another with her, whether related to the breeding or not--first you say she was she was acting odd, then she was itching excessively, which progressed to throwing up, and now she is having issues with shaking. And now you state that she has never had any health concerns? What on Earth would you call this? Thus why I said I was concerned. Aren't you?

I can assure you that I am perfectly aware of what issues and behavior are typical for expecting females, having experienced much of it first hand myself on more than one occasion.

However, when the problem persists for 4 days to the point of your female acting the way you described, then it is time to take precautions and rule out more severe causes. "As you can read" there are other possible issues, aside from hypoglycemia that others mentioned.

Given that she is eating now and feeling better, it's entirely possible that could have been the problem. In any case, it easily could have been something more. And I'm sorry, but I stand by what I said--if your vet was made aware of the issues you were having and they blew it off only giving you the advice to "give her some honey", then IMO, I would be looking for a new vet, If your vet is more involved with the situation than that, then that is a relief...but you never indicated that was the case, so please don't fault myself or anyone else for thinking that.

Lol.

First. Her acting odd was my observing the difference between a dog in heat and a dog not in heat. The do act odd. Second, she has thrown up once her entire pregnancy. Third, her week of scratching was odd for me as she normally doesn't do this. What I did not know at the time and what I know now is that pregnancy and hormone changes can cause this. None of these things are a huge health concern....nothing at all to imply that she is not fit for carrying a litter for petes sake. If you read you would have seen that she WAS NOT eating properly this week....which when all info was giving to her vet....and he has known her since a pup...he knew that she needed extra dietery care till she picked up on the dry food eating. Nothing more, nothing less. Had I spoken to him and claimed she was shaking day in and day out then he would have taken her without so much as asking one measly question. He heard me say that at the end of the day for a few days she was shivery......bringing on the food questions....knowing then what she needed.

My vet doesn't blow anything off. If you would have read before posting you would have seen that his advice was perfect and that she is well. Instead you jump into one of my threads AGAIN with your negative attitude which I will just have to learn to ignore. I am hear for learning and ideas.....and to befriend people who have attitudes that are positive in this very exciting time for me and my girl.

Oh, in answer to one of your questions....I am ALWAYS concerned. Every day I am concerned. My girl is MY GIRL. I love her just as you love any of your dogs. For the love of all....I ask BECAUSE I am concerned!!!!!!!!

If you have any further issues with me, my dog, or my vet you can feel free to inbox me as this thread is not meant for this crap. I will do the same.

BamaFan121s · 10-11-2009, 03:05 PM

What I find ironic is that 'if you would have read', you would notice that I was not the only one offering the advice that I did...that there could have been several, more serious causes for her symptoms--4 other members posted as well advising you of other issues that could be contributing to her shaking. I, like everyone else, was just trying to make it known that there are some other issues you may want to be aware of since apparently her actions this time caught you off guard. (In case it happens again, or in case someone else comes across this thread that is having a similar issue with their dog.) Again...just trying to offer some advice based on the information you provided. I was assuming that getting advice was why you posted in the first place. Likewise, people can only comment based on the information you provide, which is exactly what I did.

I have no issue with your dog or your vet, but I will defend myself when my motivations are questioned and further explain my answers when asked to, as you did. Likewise, when a thread is started, if I read it and feel like I have something to contribute, be it knowledge, sympathy, suggestions, whatever, I will continue to do so, just as I have for years. When a thread is started, many people, not just the originator, read them and can find them informative and helpful.

10-09-2009, 05:24 PM	#1
Marc YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: canada Posts: 397	Shivers and Shakes! My girl is 4 weeks pregnant....if it took...and in the last 4 days she has been shaking or shivering at least once a day. I never had the issues with her and this as a small pup so I don't have anything other than kitchen stuff at home. What can I give her? Why do you think she is suddenly doing this? I have limited options in getting something for her tonight but there is a pet place open maybe. Help?

10-09-2009, 07:01 PM	#2
scrapindee Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Redlands Posts: 4,842 Blog Entries: 2	Give her some calcium....scrambled eggs, cheese, and get her to the vet in the morning.....she may be pre-eclampsic. __________________ Scrapindee--Team Furry & the Biewers www.houseofwags.com

10-10-2009, 05:17 PM	#7
Wend YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lehi Posts: 403	My girl did that a bit too. I think it was hypoglacemia. She had a sensitive tummy and just wasn't eating enough. I gave her nutrical and it seemed to help. Once she picked up on her eating it stopped. __________________ Wend

10-11-2009, 11:15 AM	#10
Wend YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lehi Posts: 403	I switched my gal to wet food mixed with dry puppy kibble when she was feeling finicky during pregnancy. She would try to only eat the wet, but I think she accidentally ate a few kibbles lol. She did eat better on the wet. When the pups were born she did the same thing, and I used a wet puppy food for about a week before I could get her to eat anything else. __________________ Wend

10-11-2009, 11:23 AM	#11
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	It is very rare for an adult dog to have hypoglycemia without there being an underlying health problem. I would be concerned it may be a liver shunt __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

10-10-2009, 09:22 AM	#3
Marc YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: canada Posts: 397	Thank you. I called the vet and he told me to give her a little honey or syrup when she shivers. She sure is doing odd things this week

10-10-2009, 09:39 AM	#4
luvyorkiebabes Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Dakota Posts: 60	I would take her to your vet as soon as you can. I had one that did that and she was very sick. Usually shivering means they are having pain. Please do not let this go very long.

10-10-2009, 12:05 PM	#6
luvyorkiebabes Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Dakota Posts: 60	My vet did the blood work right away versus giving me a cure over the phone. She had liver toxemia which is very rare in a dog. She ended up on IV's at the vet for one week and as a result we also lost the puppies. I was just greatful for saving my female. She is now spayed and a wonderful little pet. I hope the honey as helped your female.

10-11-2009, 12:18 PM	#13
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	The "situation" being that since around the time you bred her, you seem to be running across one problem after another with her, whether related to the breeding or not--first you say she was she was acting odd, then she was itching excessively, which progressed to throwing up, and now she is having issues with shaking. And now you state that she has never had any health concerns? What on Earth would you call this? Thus why I said I was concerned. Aren't you? I can assure you that I am perfectly aware of what issues and behavior are typical for expecting females, having experienced much of it first hand myself on more than one occasion. However, when the problem persists for 4 days to the point of your female acting the way you described, then it is time to take precautions and rule out more severe causes. "As you can read" there are other possible issues, aside from hypoglycemia that others mentioned. Given that she is eating now and feeling better, it's entirely possible that could have been the problem. In any case, it easily could have been something more. And I'm sorry, but I stand by what I said--if your vet was made aware of the issues you were having and they blew it off only giving you the advice to "give her some honey", then IMO, I would be looking for a new vet, If your vet is more involved with the situation than that, then that is a relief...but you never indicated that was the case, so please don't fault myself or anyone else for thinking that.

10-11-2009, 03:05 PM	#15
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	What I find ironic is that 'if you would have read', you would notice that I was not the only one offering the advice that I did...that there could have been several, more serious causes for her symptoms--4 other members posted as well advising you of other issues that could be contributing to her shaking. I, like everyone else, was just trying to make it known that there are some other issues you may want to be aware of since apparently her actions this time caught you off guard. (In case it happens again, or in case someone else comes across this thread that is having a similar issue with their dog.) Again...just trying to offer some advice based on the information you provided. I was assuming that getting advice was why you posted in the first place. Likewise, people can only comment based on the information you provide, which is exactly what I did. I have no issue with your dog or your vet, but I will defend myself when my motivations are questioned and further explain my answers when asked to, as you did. Likewise, when a thread is started, if I read it and feel like I have something to contribute, be it knowledge, sympathy, suggestions, whatever, I will continue to do so, just as I have for years. When a thread is started, many people, not just the originator, read them and can find them informative and helpful.