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When a dog's leg shakes what does it mean when running?
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May 19, 2022
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Jul 2, 2022
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GeorgiaLewis
The shaking you see is due to the muscles in his legs contracting, which needs to happen in a normal fashion so your dog can walk and run. The reason for the unintentional muscle contraction can often be difficult to determine.
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Jul 21, 2022
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CarmineScanlon
The tremoring/shaking is especially noted when the dog is exercising or with any other exertion i.e. standing for extended periods i.e. grooming. For older patients with some muscle atrophy (wasting), secondary to disuse of a limb because of arthritis can experience tremoring/shaking of the limb due to muscle fatigue in only a matter of minutes.
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Aug 16, 2022
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LeeAnderson
What does it mean when my dog's leg shakes vibrantly after he runs after his toy when we play fetch? My dog is a 13-years-old Dachshund. He never seems to mind his leg and kind of ignores it. I'm really concerned and would like to know what it means.&
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Sep 16, 2022
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AmaliaLucero
Shaking or quivering in your dogs 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.
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Sep 29, 2022
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AllieKrause
Dogs shake and tremble for all kinds of reasons -- excitement, pain, old age, even nausea. Shivering and trembling may be symptoms of something serious -- like poisoning, kidney disease, or injury....
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Oct 8, 2022
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VicenteValenzuela
If your pup suddenly stops exhibiting the scratch reflex or performs it at odd times, such as when she's standing still or walking, it could be the sign of a neurological or nervous system disorder. Talk with your vet if you're concerned about your dog's scratch reflex.
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Oct 22, 2022
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KatherineBurnett
I assume you mean - when you're scratching the dog. It's an involuntary movement that means - that's the sweet spot -- "that's just where I need to be scratched."
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Oct 29, 2022
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RussellHarrison
Many dog owners have chuckled as their dogs kicked their legs vigorously while being scratched. The kicking is completely normal, and although it may seem like an intentional behavior, the cause is usually a simple reflex called the scratch reflex.
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Dec 4, 2022
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HaroldBuker
Another possible cause of your dogs back leg shakes is kidney disease. In kidney disease, and especially if your dog reaches kidney failure, the kidneys can no longer filter the blood properly. The impurities that build up then wreak havoc around your dogs body.
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Dec 6, 2022
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WayneSutter
Dogs shake or kick their legs when you scratch them because of something known as the scratch reflex. It's a completely involuntary reaction, which explains why your dog may look as puzzled as you do when it starts to happen. When you scratch or tickle your dog's belly, it irritates him, much the same way that the wind or a bug might.
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