[pauline baker]

Hi my name is Pauline, my husband and I live in Dorset UK
and we have a Maltese called 'JOSH' he is 5 years old and is giving us cause for concern at the moment.

He is getting, from time to time a mild shivering which involves the whole body,
not that it seems to worry him, stillwagging the tail.

The vet puts it down to visiting him but I don't think so. So if any of you good folk know anything about this please let us know.

My regards

Pauline & Josh

 

[dr.jaimie]

is it a shivering like one would do if scared..it could be a sign of pain, nerves, or excitement..its really heard to say. if it is more of a shaking...could be mile seizures. without seeing the shivering my self its hard to make a guess. u wouldnt happen to have a video of it would u?

Welcome to SM by the way!

 

[kodie]

I have a question about shivering myself... is it true that a maltese can get cold and shiver quite easily? Kodie shivers more than my last dog ever did... he wasnt a maltese.

 

[Ladysmom]

One of the genetic diseases Maltese can inherit is White Shaker Dog Syndrome. I'm surprised your vet didn't suspect that from what you describe.

http://www.maltesedogs.com/white_shaker_dog_syndrome.htm
http://www.vetinfo.com/dwhitedog.html
http://www.petplace.com/articles/artPrinte...l=1&conID=20366

 

[dr.jaimie]

yeah they can get cold..their hair is thin..and kodie is tiny....but make sure he feels cold..he could be shivering for other reasons.

 

[kodie]

Originally posted by LadyMontava@Feb 16 2005, 03:13 PM
yeah they can get cold..their hair is thin..and kodie is tiny....but make sure he feels cold..he could be shivering for other reasons.
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where do u touch to see if hes cold? his nose?

 

[dr.jaimie]

i usually feel the ears and the body to see if they are cold.

 

[k/c mom]

Right before my first Maltese, Rosebud, was diagnosed with low thyroid, she would shiver from time to time.....

I also think you should mention the White Dog Shaker Syndrome for sure to your vet. I am also surprised he didn't mention it. I know someone whose dog has it. The vet gave her cortisone for a while and I believe she is doing really well now....

 

[dr.jaimie]

Originally posted by LadysMom@Feb 16 2005, 03:12 PM
One of the genetic diseases Maltese can inherit is White Shaker Dog Syndrome. I'm surprised your vet didn't suspect that from what you describe.

http://www.maltesedogs.com/white_shaker_dog_syndrome.htm
http://www.vetinfo.com/dwhitedog.html
http://www.petplace.com/articles/artPrinte...l=1&conID=20366
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i was thinking this too but i didnt think it effected dogs of that age...but now i know

we havent even learned about it in school..kinda strange..i wonder how common it is.