Why is my dog shaking constantly?

A dog that shakes constantly may be due to reasons such as stress, fear, cold, physical pain, or illness. Owners should pay attention to observe, if the dog is shaking due to stress and fear, you can gently stroke the dog to calm its emotions. If it's due to cold, the owner should take timely measures to keep the dog warm. If it's caused by pain, the owner needs to find the painful area and take different measures according to whether it's external or internal injuries. If it's caused by disease, it's better for the owner to take the dog to the pet hospital for examination and treatment.

Stress and fear

If the dog is a newly adopted puppy or has suddenly been scared, it will curl up in a corner and shake constantly due to stress and fear. If this is the case, the owner should gently stroke the dog to calm its emotions, or use treats or toys to divert the dog's attention. Generally, the dog will recover in 3-5 minutes.

Cold

If it's during cold winter or when the temperature drops, the cold air stimulates the body, causing the dog to shiver. At this time, the owner needs to take good care of the dog's warmth, such as increasing the room temperature or adding warm clothes to the dog's kennel. The owner can also cover the dog with a light blanket and dress the dog when going outside.

Physical pain

When a dog is in physical pain, it will also shake constantly, such as after surgery, injuries, fractures, or accidents. In this case, the owner should carefully check the dog's body to see if there are any injuries, or if the dog reacts violently when touching a certain part. If it's after surgery, the owner can take the dog to the pet hospital for painkillers. If it's external or internal injuries, the owner needs to take the dog to the pet hospital for examination and treatment.

Disease

If the dog shakes constantly along with other abnormal symptoms, it is likely caused by a disease. For example, a dog with distemper will shake constantly, along with symptoms such as coughing, fever, and running nose. Dogs with epilepsy will shake constantly and may also have seizures, foam at the mouth, and even collapse. This is a dangerous situation and requires immediate medical attention. Otherwise, the dog may be at risk of death.