The shivering of a puppy's legs may be caused by nervousness, fear or cold weather. This kind of leg shivering is physiological and will disappear naturally after the nervousness is eliminated or the dog is kept warm. But if the puppy’s legs are shaking for a long time, it may be caused by calcium deficiency, poisoning, leg injury, etc. This kind of leg shaking is pathological. It is recommended to take the puppy to the pet hospital for examination in time to determine the specific Treat the symptoms after identifying the cause.
1. Nervous and scared
If it is a puppy that has just arrived at a new home, it will feel nervous and scared because it is not accustomed to the new environment, and will tremble. At this time, the owner needs to appease the puppy's emotions and let the puppy get familiar with the environment at home as soon as possible. The situation will improve after the puppy becomes familiar with the environment.
2. Cold weather
Puppies have poor resistance. In winter, their legs may tremble due to cold weather. The owner can observe that if the weather is really cold and the dog has no other symptoms except shivering, it may be caused by too cold. At this time, the owner can put some clothes on the dog and take measures to keep the dog warm and prevent the dog from catching cold.
3. Calcium deficiency
The symptoms of calcium deficiency in puppies are deformed legs and long-term trembling, as well as loss of appetite, indigestion, gradual weight loss, slow growth, etc. Symptoms are mostly caused by a long-term diet or malnutrition. If this is the case, it is recommended to give the dog a reasonable diet, maintain a balanced nutritional intake, and feed the dog an appropriate amount of meat or bone meal, as well as substances that promote calcium absorption such as vitamins. If possible, the dog can also be allowed to bask in the sun. and exercise to help it replenish calcium.
4. Poisoning
If in addition to trembling legs, the puppy also foams at the mouth, convulses, etc., it may be poisoned. The owner needs to induce vomiting in the dog in time and send it to a nearby pet hospital for treatment. If not treated in time, the dog's life may be in danger.
5. Leg injuries
If the puppy’s legs are injured, the pain will also cause it to tremble and be listless. The owner can carefully check the dog's legs to see if there are any wounds. If there are wounds, the wounds need to be cleaned and disinfected. If there is no wound, but there is obvious pain when pressing the dog’s leg, thenConsidering that it is a fracture, it is best to send the dog to a pet hospital for treatment in time.