Why does my dog shiver for no reason?
This is a question that we often get from sitters and owners who work with Rover. Help the community out by answering them in our forum!
1 Answer
There are a variety of reasons why a dog may shiver. Here is a list of reasons why a dog would shiver.
- He/she is cold (If you touch your dog, he/she may not feel physically cold because they're body temperature is usually warmer than a humans. be careful during winter times, as dogs can get cold easily, especially smaller dogs)
- Out of anxiety or fear (could be from thunderstorms, loud noises, travel, change of environment, etc.)
- Out of excitement (about to go on a walk, get a treat, etc.)
- He/she has learned that shivering results in a desired outcome (like being babied or given attention)
- From medical and physiologic problems. (Pain or illness can cause dogs to shiver)
Some toxins can cause convulsions
If your dogs shivering seems out of the ordinary, get it checked out by the vet