Uncontrollable Shaking
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Uncontrollable Shaking
Submitted by Anonymous on April 20, 2010 - 10:57pmYesterday, our two year old Bulldog, Butkus, had to two episodes where he shook uncontrollably and his teeth clattered. During the episodes he seemed to be aware of what was going on around him and did not display any signs of discomfort. Both times, these events occurred shortly after climbing onto the couch and they only lasted about minute each time. Again, he did not display any symptoms of distress or discomfort. As a matter of fact, he was his usual jolly, playful self before and afterwards. We contacted the animal hospital and they did not seem to think it was seizure or anything serious, yet it begs the question what caused this shaking episode?
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Interesting question...
And I have no idea! lol
I've seen dogs quiver with excitement, become very vocal,chatter their teeth, but haven't seen any gross (not as in disgusting, but as in exaggerated) motor movement with testosterone. Well... other than humping. But not head stuff. Dunno!
Olivia/Kano/Q-Ball/Ralph
Rottigirl, do you think...
in the males, it has anything to do with the male hormones?
Years ago, my male used to do this when he would 'amuse himself'. There was no internet and no one to ask...he lived to 10 years old and was exceedingly healthy otherwise.
Andrea, Ruby, Lola and Jigger
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That's what I thought of too.
I think there is a video there for you to view and see if its the same thing.
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It's good to be a bully....
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Are you perhaps describing...
Head tremors? They can be pretty scary to see, but are usually more upsetting to the owner vs the dog. Some dogs shake their heads up and down, some side to side. Cathy with Zimmer is the go-to gal on this topic. You can also do a search of this topic on this forum, and there's a blurb on it off the front page. From what I understand, they're not sure what causes the tremors. They can often be halted by having the dog concentrate on something (food, a ball, etc).
Olivia/Kano/Q-Ball/Ralph
Possible drop in sugar
Have you had blood work on your bullie lately? I have read and dealt with similiar situation and it could be a sufficent drop in his sugar level causing this which is brought on sometimes by exertion of some type. The problem is vets want to rule it as seizures but its not. If it continues try feeding him a sugar/water mixture or Karo syrup (light) is a great alternative and see if that helps.
Good luck!!!!