posted 10-25-2002 11:30 AM           

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I have a problem to discuss about my dog. What does it mean when
their legs are shaking? I know probably some of it is anxiety. Is that
right. Just was wondering if anyone had anything like that happen with
their dog. Thanks

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posted 10-25-2002 01:58 PM            

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There are so many questions. What is the breed? How long has it been happening? Is it constant or only in certain company?
Breed would be important because if it's a short haired smaller breed, and winter is right on us, it may just be cold (which may sound ridiculous, just covering bases.) If it's shaking all the time and is not cold it may be a more serious health problem, something wrong with the legs causing weakness, that you would have to see a DVM about. If the problem only occurs some of the time around some people it is probably your first guess, anxiety. Was this dog a rescue or abused? Some breeds have become neurotic because of over breeding too, in which we see more cases of anxiety in some 'pure-bred' breeds. I don't know if this was helpful at all, in most cases I would have to say question a vet. Good luck!

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posted 10-25-2002 07:51 PM           

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I have a dalmatian that is slightly overwieght (by 10 lbs). Her front rightleg shakes when she stands to accomodate her weight. Check with your vet, because my dog is now on a diet.

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posted 11-01-2002 12:04 AM            

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I don't want to scare you, I'm no expert and know absolutely nothing about the condition, but I just read a sad story at a poodle forum (I have a standard) that talked about their standard "shaking" as well as not eating. They too thought it was anxiety. The vet found nothing out of the ordinary (good heart, good temp) but within days, he was dead. They later discovered he had Addisons desease, a very treatable condition, had they discovered it earlier. This may be a condition only poodles or large breeds are prone to, I REALLY don't know.. I just kind of made a connection when I read your post, and thought it was worth mentioning.

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