You Are Reading
What are the reasons why a dog shakes after being shaved?
A dog shaking after being shaved may be due to fear or coldness, which are normal phenomena. Dog owners don't need to worry too much. They should just take good care of their dogs' warmth and provide appropriate comfort. However, if the dog shows other abnormal symptoms besides shaking, such as lethargy, loss of appetite, fever, cough, etc., it may be due to a cold or other underlying diseases. In this case, it is necessary to take the dog to the pet hospital as soon as possible for examination and treatment.
- Fear of cold
If the dog shakes after being shaved in winter, it may be due to feeling cold. Because dog fur serves as a warmth-keeping layer in winter, when the dog is shaved, its skin suddenly loses the outer fur barrier, making it unable to adjust to the environmental temperature in time. This leads to the dog's inability to adapt to the external temperature and shake.
In this case, it is recommended that the owner dress the dog to keep warm. If proper warmth measures are not taken, the dog is prone to catching a cold. Also, it is advised not to shave the dog's fur unless necessary in the future.
- Fear
If the dog shakes after being shaved in summer, it may not be due to coldness but fear. If the dog is timid, it may even be scared to urinate. In addition, after being shaved, the dog may feel shy or自卑, embarrassed to be seen by other dogs, and prefer to hide somewhere.
This is a normal phenomenon. The owner can provide appropriate comfort to the dog. Generally, after multiple shavings, the dog will become accustomed to it and stop shaking due to fear. The owner should also note that the dog's fur should not be completely shaved off, as this may increase the risk of the dog developing skin diseases.
- Illness
If the dog shows other discomfort besides shaking after being shaved, such as lethargy, loss of appetite, fever, cough, etc., it may be due to a cold or other underlying diseases. Once abnormalities are detected, it is necessary to take the dog to the pet hospital for examination and treatment promptly to prevent the condition from worsening.