Puppies shaking in and out while sleeping may be caused by cold, dreaming, nervousness and fear, parasite bites, calcium deficiency, physical pain and discomfort, etc. At this time, the owner needs to observe whether the dog has other symptoms. If the puppy only shakes in fits and starts while sleeping at night, and the duration is short, and there are no other abnormalities, it may be a normal physiological phenomenon, and the owner only needs to Just do a good job of keeping the puppy warm or calm the puppy's emotions in a timely manner. If the puppy not only shakes while sleeping, but also has other abnormalities, it is necessary to consider pathological causes and it is recommended to send it to the doctor for examination in time.
1. Physiological reasons
1. Cold
If the temperature of the environment where the puppy lives is too low or in the cold winter, the dog will be stimulated by the cold air. Shaking in fits and starts. This is a normal physiological phenomenon. The owner needs to keep the dog warm, move the dog to a warm place, put a blanket on the dog, or use electric blankets, electric stoves, etc. to help keep the dog warm. Catch a cold.
2. Dreaming
Dogs can dream just like people, especially puppies. Because they are more curious, they dream more frequently than adult dogs. , when they dream about something exciting, they may tremble or whine for a while. This kind of shivering is also a normal physiological phenomenon. The owner does not need to worry. It usually returns to normal after a few minutes.
3. Nervous and fearful
If the puppy has just arrived in a strange environment or is suddenly frightened, it will tremble continuously if it is in a nervous and fearful mood. At this time, the owner needs to comfort the puppy in time, and can gently stroke it or spend more time with it to relieve its nervousness and fear.
2. Pathological causes
1. Parasite bites
If the owner does not deworm the puppy and the puppy is bitten by fleas and other parasites, Symptoms of shaking may occur. In this regard, the owner can peel off the puppy's hair and check. If there are black particles one by one, it is flea feces. At this time, the owner should consult a pet doctor in time and choose safe and effective anthelmintics to deworm the puppy. .
2. Calcium deficiency
If a puppy is deficient in calcium, it will tremble while sleeping, and may also suffer from joint deformation and lack of energy.Symptoms such as dizziness and unsteady walking. If the owner finds that the puppy has the above symptoms, he can consult a pet doctor for diagnosis and promptly supplement nutritional supplements such as trace elements and vitamins.
3. Body pain and discomfort
If the puppy suffers from a certain disease, it will cause body pain and discomfort and trembling, such as canine distemper, neuritis, epilepsy and other diseases. If you find that the puppy is not only shaking while sleeping, you need to take the puppy to the pet hospital for examination and treatment immediately.