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Why does my old dog shake?

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There can be many reasons for a dog to shake. Cold, scared, hunger, etc. Older dogs often develop arthritis which weakens joins which could be causing the shaking. If you are worried you can always take them to the vet to evaluate them.

It could be anxiaty , fear , or the weather. If you want to help your baby overcome that I would suggest getting help from a professional trainer.

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As a dog gets older, you may notice that they develops tremors in their legs. While a certain amount of age-induced shaking is to be expected, never simply assume that everything is proceeding normally. Shaking in senior dogs can also be a sign of pain, particularly joint pain and discomfort.

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Are you meaning shake as in scared? Or shake as in after a bath?

It could be a variety of things. Itches, scared of storms, anxiety could be some of the reasons. If it's anxiety, try a thunder jacket!

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Shaking can be caused by many things. It could be a nervous response or an issue with the body. If your dog suddenly starts to shake you should take him/her to the vet. Shaking can generally be harmless but it could also point to circulation problems or neurological issues.

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Is he just shaking his ears? Or is he trembling? Trembling could just mean that he is just a nervous dog. There could be a few different reasons he would be shaking his ears. 1. There is a foreign body lodged in his ear. 2. He has a lot of ear wax built up 3. Possible ear infection 4. Masses or polyps 5. Allergies Either way if the shaking continues you may want to take him to the vet just to make sure.

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Sometimes the shaking can be serious - it can be a pain reaction to something such as pancreatitis, so if it's not easily explainable (fear, temperature) , especially in an older dog, it's probably best to see the vet.