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04-05-2006, 02:19 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Virginia
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| Why does my dog vibrate? Okay, so maybe he doesn't vibrate....but he shakes....alot! He just shivers all the time. I know he can't be cold contantly. I know Yorkies have no undercoat and that they get cold easy but this little fellow just shivers non stop. Any ideas? |
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04-05-2006, 04:39 AM | #2 |
I love yorkie kisses Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oklahoma
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| Katy only does that when she doesn't want to take a bath. She starts when she sees me go for her towel. |
04-05-2006, 04:50 AM | #3 |
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| Millie does that when she is afraid. like when we go to the groomers, ride in the car (sometimes), take a bath, go to the vet. I know when Mille does it it's not because she is cold. |
04-05-2006, 04:55 AM | #4 |
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| Gucci shakes when she is scared |
04-05-2006, 05:11 AM | #5 |
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| Jewels shakes when she is scared or nervous.
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04-05-2006, 05:45 AM | #6 |
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| Georgie shakes when he is scared, nervous or when I am leaving and he doesn't want me to go
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04-05-2006, 01:29 PM | #7 |
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| Loki grew out of that. Now he only shakes when he's really cold. And he likes to play outside even in the snow so that doesn't happen very often.
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04-05-2006, 01:31 PM | #8 |
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| Some do that in different circumstances. So I think it is basically normal for some. |
04-05-2006, 01:50 PM | #9 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | Mine shake only when they're scared..... Can you put a shirt or sweater on him and see if that stops the shaking ? If it does - he's cold...if not - you have a fearful little guy and hopefully you can work on that and make him more comfortable with his surroundings so he's not so scared.... |
04-05-2006, 02:17 PM | #11 |
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| Mine shakes when nervous or scared, but also when she’s not feeling well.
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04-05-2006, 07:02 PM | #12 |
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| This is just something for you to read: If you decide to check with your vet about this - take this article with you - as I'll bet not even a lot of vets have heard about it - If nothing else, this your vet reading this article would be better than your trying to remember all the details..... Or maybe your dog's tremors/shaking aren't even this bad....... Good luck! Carol Jean ----------------------------------- White Shaker Dog Syndrome White Shaker Dog Syndrome is characterized by generalized tremor occurring in young, predominantly small dogs. Because this syndrome was initially seen in larger numbers of dogs with white coats, the name White Shaker Dog Syndrome has also been used to describe it. Maltese and West Highland White Terriers are commonly affected. The association between the disease and dogs with white coats has been curious. Some have suggested that because melanin, a skin and hair pigment, and some are formed in the body from the same product (tyrosine), these dogs may be predisposed to the tremors due to an abnormality in tyrosine metabolism. It is important to realize, however, that breeds of other colors may also have a similar problem, including Yorkshire Terriers, Australian Silky Terriers and Miniature Pinschers. So much for the melanin theory. Dogs with this disease have a fine tremor of the entire body. Young dogs (9 months to 3 years old) of either sex are most frequently affected. The tremor is usually persistent throughout the day and will worsen with handling and excitement. The magnitude of the tremor may increase or remain persistent without therapy. Other clinical signs associated with a neurological system abnormality, such as head tilts, limb weakness and seizures, and are occasionally seen. This disease is most often associated with a mild central nervous system inflammation This inflammation commonly affects the cerebellum, and dysfunction of this part of the brain may be one of the initiators of the tremor. Brain inflammation is determined diagnostically by looking at a sample of cerebrospinal fluid under the microscope. In an affected dog, this fluid contains increased numbers of, white blood cells with normal to mildly elevated protein concentrations. White Shaker Dog Syndrome is usually treated effectively with corticosteroids. The corticosteroids are given in relatively high dosages initially, and then the dose is decreased as the clinical signs improve. It is important to not decrease the corticosteroid dose too quickly, or clinical signs may return. Many dogs, after being treated for three to six months with corticosteroids, may be normal and may not require additional treatment. Some dogs may require low doses of corticosteroids every other day to keep clinical signs under control. Overall, the disease is rarely fatal. |
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