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Shaking or Trembling in Dogs & Cats

Involuntary shaking or trembling of the body or limbs. Can indicate pain, cold, anxiety, or neurological disease.

Common Causes

  • Pain
  • Cold/hypothermia
  • Anxiety or fear
  • Toxin ingestion
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Neurological disease

Red Flags

  • Shaking with stiff limbs (seizure)
  • Known toxin exposure
  • Collapse
  • Pale gums
  • Shaking localized to one area

When to See a Vet

If shaking is persistent, accompanied by other symptoms, or occurs without obvious cause (cold, fear).

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