My dog is shaking and acting weird all of a sudden

As a pet parent, you have probably noticed occasions when your dog was shaking and asked yourself, “Should I be worried if my dog is shaking?”

Dogs shiver for harmless reasons like excitement, to mildly concerning reasons like cold, and to dangerous reasons like underlying health conditions.

Although all dogs shake from time to time, there’s a difference between normal shaking and shaking that should alarm you as a pet parent. 

Let’s explore the common causes of a dog shaking, how you can help them, and whether you need to visit the veterinarian.

1.

Cold Environment

When it’s cold, dog shivering is a natural temperature regulation response by their bodies that helps them warm up. Shivering causes muscles to alternately tighten and relax, generating heat.

Certain dog breeds, such as Dobermans and greyhounds, are more sensitive to cold.

These breeds carry little fat on their bodies and have thin coats. Also, small dogs and young puppies are more likely to shiver during cold weather than adults.

If you

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