Articles with trembling

Is Shaking or Trembling an Emergency? Shaking and Trembling in Dogs

Shaking or trembling falls into the category of “it depends.” It’s one of the things when knowing your breed, your dog, and individual circumstances is essential. For example, my daughter’s Chi shakes even when she gets excited to see somebody. Indeed, some small dogs shake or tremble at the drop of a hat. Yet, small dogs are also highly susceptible…

by Jana Rade

Why Is My Dog Trembling: Shaking or Shivering in Dogs

When is my dog’s shaking normal and when should I be concerned? Purposeful shaking off water, debris, or stress is a natural reflex for dogs. A well as your dog might shake from happy excitement—within reason, that is not a cause for concern either. There are, however, situations when shaking or trembling is a problem and signals a health red…

by Jana Rade edited by Dr. Joanna Paul BSc BVSc

Hind End Weakness in a Dog: Clara’s Story—What Would You Do if It Was Your Dog?

How many potential causes of hind end weakness and stiffness in a dog can you name? Could you tell the difference between weakness and pain? Would they look the same? Could you tell the difference between weakness in the back end and weakness in general? Does the dog’s age matter when trying to figure it out? Are you thinking conditions…

by Jana Rade

Jana Rade

I am a graphic designer by day, dog health advocate, dog writer, member of the Dog Writers Association of America, and an award-winning author in my spare time. Jasmine, the Rottweiler of my life, was the largest female from her litter. We thought we were getting a healthy dog. Getting a puppy from a backyard breeder was our first mistake. Endless veterinary visits without a diagnosis or useful treatment later, I realized that I had to take Jasmine's health care into my own hands. I learned the hard way that simply seeing a vet is not always enough. There is more to finding a good vet than finding the closest clinic down the street. And, sadly, there is more to advocating for your dog's health than visiting a veterinarian. It should be enough, but it often is not. With Jasmine, it took five years to finally get a diagnosis for her initial issue. Unfortunately, other problems had snowballed for that in the meantime. Jasmine's health challenges became a crash course in understanding dog health issues and how to go about getting a proper diagnosis and treatment. I had to learn, and I had to learn fast. Helping others through my challenges and experience has become my mission and Jasmine's legacy. I now try to help people recognize and understand signs of illness in their dogs, how to work with their veterinarian, and when to seek a second opinion. My goal is to use 20 years of hard-earned experience to save others from the steep curve of having to learn things the hard way, as I did.

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