Dog Shaking & Trembling
Whole-body shaking, tremors, or trembling legs — can be cold or fear, but pain, toxin exposure, and neurologic disease are on the list.
Causes
8
Red flags
5
Prone breeds
7
Related
3
Depends on severity
Brief shaking from cold, excitement, or fear can be benign. Shaking with weakness, vomiting, collapse, suspected toxin exposure, seizure-like signs, or severe pain needs urgent vet care.
When to call the vet now
Any of these signs means telehealth isn't enough — get in-person vet care today.
- ×collapse, weakness, or trouble walking
- ×possible toxin exposure
- ×shaking plus vomiting, drooling, or diarrhea
- ×seizure-like episode or loss of awareness
- ×toy breed puppy shaking and not eating
Common causes
- —cold or anxiety
- —pain
- —nausea
- —hypoglycemia in toy breeds and puppies
- —toxin exposure
- —seizure activity or neurologic disease
- —generalized tremor syndrome
- —fever or infection
Breeds most prone to shaking & trembling
Not exhaustive — any dog can have this. These breeds are just more commonly affected.
What can help
Products and services matched to this symptom.
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Related symptoms
Searchbreed is not a veterinary service and does not diagnose or prescribe. This is educational content to help you understand your dog's symptoms. For diagnosis and treatment, talk to a licensed vet.