Why does my older dogs back legs shake?
Shaking or quivering in your dog’s rear legs may stem from pain caused by degenerative joint problems. For instance, osteoarthritis (a common condition in dogs as well as humans) causes pain when the cartilage between bone ends starts to deteriorate, allowing for bone-on-bone friction.
Why do schnauzers back legs shake?
Schnauzers can shake due to everything from chilly weather and excitement to emotional responses such as fear and stress. However, she might also shake due to stress, fear, anxiety, nausea, pain, old age, or due to severe health complications.
Why does my dogs back leg keep twitching?
Physical injury or a pinched nerve can also cause muscle spasms in dogs. You should always consult a vet for veterinary treatment. Your vet will check the pup’s spinal cord and hind legs. In addition, they will search for neurological damage and physical injuries.
How old is my Schnauzer when his legs tremble?
(Max’s legs used to tremble, but not all the time, but it didn’t bother him). Our Schnauzer Pepper is 16 years old. Adopted him from the pound when he was 9 months old.
Why does my Schnauzer shake when he is tired?
Griffin’s legs shake when he is tired or exited. So far his health has been good except for one big scare 2 years ago – he had bladder stones, and had to go for emergency surgery. (special diet now, no more regular doggie treats).
How old is pepper the Schnauzer from the pound?
Our Schnauzer Pepper is 16 years old. Adopted him from the pound when he was 9 months old. He had been abused, broken ribs etc and could not even roll over on his back for a year. A couple of years ago he also began to tremble in his back legs (only when he is standing). Looks like he is quivering but does not affect him.
Why do my Schnauzer’s legs tremble?
My Bella will be 14 next month. This year she was diagnosed with kidney disease and possibly liver disease. I have noticed in the last 4-5 months, trembling in her back legs. She seems to be in no pain and the vet really has no explanation. Bella runs, walks plays etc like a 2 yr old. NOTE FROM LINDA: Bless her.
When does a miniature schnauzer get night blindness?
PRA is an inherited disease that appears when the dog is still young, at around three years old. It begins with night blindness, but will eventually develop to completely blind the dog in both eyes within a year or two. Although the condition is not painful for the dog, there is no cure for PRA.
Why does my Schnauzer shake when she gets up?
Our Miniature Schnauzer, Livi, shakes (as if she’s shaking off water) nearly every time she gets up from lying down. Maybe its her way of waking up and getting going, who knows. But she also started to develop an odd, seizure-like shake in her hind legs and it really worried us. Her veterinarian has still not been able to determine the exact cause.
What happens if you dont take care of your Schnauzer?
This is a serious condition that shouldn’t be taken lightly, as it can lead to heart disease (see above), kidney or liver damage, and weakened joints, not to mention your dog may lose teeth and have difficulty eating. Not taking care of your dog’s teeth can actually reduce his lifespan.