{"id":1101,"date":"2020-06-03T12:12:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T16:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/?p=1101"},"modified":"2020-06-03T12:12:00","modified_gmt":"2020-06-03T16:12:00","slug":"why-is-my-pet-shaking-and-should-i-be-worried","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/why-is-my-pet-shaking-and-should-i-be-worried\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is My Pet Shaking and Should I Be Worried?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As the caretaker of a smaller being who cannot talk, it\u2019s only natural to worry when a new behavior or symptom appears. It might come naturally to panic a little when you see your pet shaking, but there are many reasons why this behavior can occur \u2013 and believe it or not, not all of them are worrisome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reasons for Your Pet Shaking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your pet is shaking, there are many different potential causes. In some situations, pet shaking can be completely normal. We can see this happen due to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Physiological causes \u2013 <\/strong>A pet may begin shaking due to being cold, being excited, anxiety, or stress. These causes are typically natural stimuli and the shaking will often go away when they are removed. As long as the shaking is short-lived and doesn\u2019t happen often, they aren\u2019t too worrisome.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pain \u2013 <\/strong>Injury or illness can result in pet pain<\/a>, which can manifest as shaking. This can be a clue to you, as your pet\u2019s caretaker, that something is wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weakness \u2013 <\/strong>Loss of muscle tone due to illness, injury, or chronic orthopedic problems like osteoarthritis can cause weakness. This can result in shaking, especially during higher levels of activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medical problems \u2013 <\/strong>Some medical problems can definitely lead to shaking. Things like low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), seizure activity, alterations in calcium levels, canine distemper, toxin exposure<\/a>, and White Dog Shaker Syndrome can cause pet shaking.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to Worry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your pet is suddenly shaking, there is likely a reason that it is occurring. So when is it no big deal, and when is it a pet emergency<\/a>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates<\/a> is always happy to assess your pet and help to reassure you that everything is okay. You should certainly contact us<\/a>, though, if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n