Hi all
We've got an 18 month old boxer bitch who, for the last week or so seems to be 'shivering' when she lays down. The heating is on and it doesnt just happen after being outside so i really dont think she is just cold. As the week has wore on it seems more noticeable (maybe im just watching her more) and tends to be when she's breathing in rather than out. If shes occupied, i.e.chewing it doesnt happen. Im making an appointment for the vets as soon as possible, but thought i'd ask on here for any thoughts or advice...i don't want to go to the vets and tell him that she's shivering!! LOL!!

Is she not scared of the fireworks?

My mums dog does this and shows no other signs apart from joining you at the hip if they get too much.

She;s not banged herself has she?  My old girl did this after one of the other dogs bounced off her back and hurt it.  She has these episodes on and off over the year and her little teeth chatter away too!

Do agree with Waffy.
Has this just come on in the last week. My bitch was fine until last years fireworks. She would have been just 2 then. She will lie there and shiver in spasms almost like we do when the saying "someones just walked over my grave". It was the fireworks and now it is thunderstorms as well. Sometimes she will stop when I can distract her but when it's bad, no toy or treat will work.
Just because your dog has been fine up until now it can start when they are any age. Is she just doing this when it is dark ie firework time. If she is and being fine in the day then i'm pretty sure this is what it is. You do get concerned for them. I just leave mine behind the sofa where she's happy. My bitch also pants and drools when it gets really bad.

And as some fireworks should  be called boomers  instead of bangers this could be why.
Is it just me or do they get louder and louder every year?
I think it should be made illegal to sell them until 5th as we've had it for 2 weeks before and still ongoing now.
Last year my dog didn't flicker but this year all she has done is bark her head off!
(i dont think my nosy neighbour is too impressed ) :o

Definately getting louder :(  its been more like cannon fire than ever this year :(

Hi, ive registered now!!
Thanks for all your replies, i does seem to have happened since the week leading up to bonfire night and as she was only a baby last year, maybe thats why she didnt bother with the fireworks then.
My only concern is that we havent heard any fireworks around here for a good few days now and as i speak she is lay at my feet and doing this shivering/shaking thing! It seems that when she breathes in her whole body shakes and when she breathes out it relaxes. Im thinking of videoing her because if i go to the vets i know for certain it wont happpen because its only when she is lay down trying/going/is asleep. Im concerned about it being some type of nerve disease but after googling all kind of phrases i keep coming up with Syringomyelia which seem to associated with cavaliers. Any suggestions please???

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SM is usually yelping and scratching at the neck area, not shivering when lying down, so I think it's unlikely to be that. Hope she gets better soon. :-)

Please do take her to the vet as shivering for no obvious reason can be an indication of pain in dogs.