Why does my 10-year-old dog's head tremor when she's gazing?

If you can call Piper's name and she stops, and if she seems to be her normal self otherwise it's possible that she is having an idiopathic head tremor. The cause of the tremors is unknown but they occur in many breeds and usually are not harmful. If she has had any seizures, if she seems disoriented, or if she seems painful I'd recommend seeing your veterinarian.

Hi there and than you for using Pet Coach to address your concern. The head tremors could be a form of seizures, pain, muscle related or idiopathic. Idiopathic head tremors is a condition that has been noted in several breeds but can occur in any breed. There is no known cause for the tremors and the disease is called idiopathic for this reason. I would monitor for now and if these tremors increase in frequency or intensity, I would recommend having Lacey examined by a veterinarian for further testing and to discuss the potential causes based on the physical examination. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

If the tremors are constant, T should be examined by your veterinarian. There could be a neurological cause. If it happens only when he eats, there could be periodontal disease or infection that is causing pain when he chews. A discussion regarding the dietary issues can be had once the tremors have been diagnosed. For now, consider feeding as bland a diet as possible. The vet may provide i/d which is a Hill's prescription diet that is highly digestible and easy on the GI tract.

Idiopathic head tremors (head tremors of unknown cause) can occur in dogs of any age. These episodes are usually self limiting and can often be interrupted by distracting your dog with treats. However, head tremors can also be secondary to underlying metabolic diseases or electrolyte imbalances. They can also progress to full blown seizures. Because of this, I would recommend you get Patch checked out by your veterinarian as soon as possible.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Head tremors can be observed with neurologic conditions or even electrolyte imbalances. I recommend that you have Buddy evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They are likely going to perform and examination to be followed by bloodwork which should help start sorting this out. A referral to a veterinary neurologist may be recommended. Good luck!

Hello, sorry to hear about S. Depending on your location, this may be associated with cold weather. Toy breed dogs whom are geriatric can lose body temperature rapidly. Alternatively, if he has progressive elevation of his ALT and other liver values, pets can develop hepatic encephalopathy and will begin to show neurologic signs such as twitching, lethargy, or even seizures. However, progressive elevation of liver values can also and often causes other clinical signs such as vomiting, anorexia, and lethargy. If you note any of these signs, or are concerned that S may be having hepatic encephalopathy, then he should be seen by your veterinarian tomorrow. Otherwise, make sure S is warm during the cold weather. Hope this helps and best of luck.

She really does need some investigation into what is going on. If toxins can be ruled out and there hasn't been a traumatic injury to the head it is most likely going to be a central nervous system lesion. Unfortunately this is normally a brain tumour or similar. Epilepsy is still a possibility but rarely occurs in older dogs. I would recommend seeing your vet as soon as possible so they can start with some blood tests and take their investigations from there. Fingers crossed for you.