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    BonniePharmD Posts: 7, Reputation: 3
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    Nov 2, 2006, 09:11 AM
    "shaking dachshund"
    Help! We boarded our 13 month old dachshund last weekend for 3 nights. When we picked him up (and ever since), he has been shaking (like if he were wet)... he is doing this constantly now and I don't know what could be causing it. I thought maybe he caught some fleas at the boarding place, but he isn't scratching and I treat him monthly with a good topical product. What do you think?
    Thanks in advance!

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    Nov 2, 2006, 09:15 AM
    My mini shakes as well when he is scared or wants to be picked up. However, once he feels safe again he stops. I would take him to the vet, maybe they have some suggestions for you. I would also call the kennel and see if something happened while he was there.
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    Nov 2, 2006, 10:36 AM
    If he is really doing the wet dog shake and not shivering, I would give him a good brushing with a soft bristled brush. If that doesn't help, try a bath. He may have gotten something in his fur and be trying to get rid of it.

    In general, I find my dogs do fine without baths. But sometime they have something brushing won't take out.
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    Nov 2, 2006, 11:54 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by labman
    If he is really doing the wet dog shake and not shivering, I would give him a good brushing with a soft bristled brush. If that doesn't help, try a bath. He may have gotten something in his fur and be trying to get rid of it.

    In general, I find my dogs do fine without baths. But sometime they have something brushing won't take out.
    Oh yes, he is doing the wet dog shake...
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    Nov 2, 2006, 03:58 PM
    Have you checked his ears? The inside to see if there is an infection, yeast, mites or other debris?
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    Nov 4, 2006, 10:17 AM
    Dachshunds shake when they are in pain also, especially back pain. I would make sure the back wasn't injured while at the kennel. Does the dog cry at all when picked up? A trip to the vet would probably be a good idea.
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