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Shivering Dog
I have a 3 year old cockapoo, 20 pounds, female
She keeps shivering and shaking, even if we keep her in a blankets and bedding. Her nose is fairly warm. Besides this, she's acting like herself. When she's playing and romping around she won't shiver. Do I need to take her to the vet? Thank you very much.
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I would call the vet and see what he/she has to say, as far as what it could be. She may be having seizures, that's what my dog has and she does the same thing. If it is seizures, there isn't anything you really do, but comfort her when she's having them and always hold her. It'll make it worse if you put her down, or leave her alone.
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Dogs will shiver and shake if they have a back or neck injury as this seems to bother them more than any other.
They will also do this if they have been frightened, feel nervous or are of a timid nature.
The other reason is if they are cold. Even if they are wrapped up, it could take half an hour to an hour for them to feel warm enough to stop shaking. As you say she's fine when she's playing, it sounds as though you can rule out injury and the exercise would warm her up. If she's been recently clipped, it is very likely the cold that is affecting her. You could look at getting her a dog coat to keep her warm and not have her clipped again until the weather improves.
If she still shows signs of shivering if you do keep her warm, she starts to look unhappy or shows other symptoms of ill health, she needs to see a vet. You could always call and ask to speak to someone just to be safe. It's never worth taking a chance with an animal's health and well being.
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You should at least call the vet to see what they think it is.
I doubt anyone her will know previsley what is the matter, but it could be serious, or just as simple as your dog being cold.
Call the vet to see what they have to say, either way its a free opinion.
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