The girls and I were napping this afternoon, and all of a sudden, my 4 yr old got up from the pillow and started quivering & shivering as if she was cold.
I put her under the down comforter and held her close. This quivering continued for about 25 minutes...during this time, she'd get off the bed and hide under the bed, then return to be picked up onto the bed (and under the comforter) again.
She'd give me a lick or two during the quivering. Her tongue and gums were normal-- pink. She wasn't whining, just shaking as if she was cold. It also seemed like every so often, she'd be still--as in not quivering AND NOT breathing/panting--for the duration of a few seconds time.
Could this be a seizure disorder?
I know panting can be a sign of distress, but I can't tell where she might be hurting because she woke up from a nap to quiver and shiver.
ANy help could be appreciated.
Quivering and shivering Bichon --what's going on?
Re: Quivering and shivering Bichon --what's going on?
She really could just be cold. It won't hurt to get her checked by the vet, though. Mickey used to shiver when he was really cold when he got older. He would wake me up shaking the bed. I'd cover him up with a blanket, and he'd be fine until he moved or kicked it off. In fact, I think I posted something either here on on Acme within the past couple of years asking about it.
BTW - I've never heard of a seizure lasting that long. Maybe someone else can address that, though.
BTW - I've never heard of a seizure lasting that long. Maybe someone else can address that, though.
"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself." ~ Josh Billings.
Re: Quivering and shivering Bichon --what's going on?
If your dog hasn't been seen by your vet in the last year, now is the time to do so. While it could have been anything from feeling cold or scared at something, you don't want to risk something going undetected...at least you will have peace of mind.
Seizure activity is usually more pronounced and unmistakable (i.e., thrashing about, or 'paddling', or stiffening of limbs with extended neck), but sometimes it does not present severe classical signs, so always best to get the pet examined to leave nothing undetected.
Karen, btw, after a seizure, residual effects can last for hours (shaking, quivering, drooling, fixed pupils, increased heart rate and respirations, etc) . Most seizures are either petitie or clusters, in which both can develop into grand mals, it depends on the underlying problem, response to stimuli, individual.
Seizure activity is usually more pronounced and unmistakable (i.e., thrashing about, or 'paddling', or stiffening of limbs with extended neck), but sometimes it does not present severe classical signs, so always best to get the pet examined to leave nothing undetected.
Karen, btw, after a seizure, residual effects can last for hours (shaking, quivering, drooling, fixed pupils, increased heart rate and respirations, etc) . Most seizures are either petitie or clusters, in which both can develop into grand mals, it depends on the underlying problem, response to stimuli, individual.
..........Traci
Re: Quivering and shivering Bichon --what's going on?
Maybe your dog has low thyroid. I get like that. Not as often since I`m on meds. I can shiver for a long time. A heating pad helps until things settle. Just a thought you can check out.