needs. My boyfriend’s cat, Kareem, rarely has time for me, but becomes very friendly right before I feed him. He rubs up against my leg and purrs in my ear. In fact, if I didn’t know better, I’d think he was downright smitten. However, it’s the cat chow he loves—not me. Other animal behaviors, like head shaking, can signal ear problems. Fungal, bacterial, or parasitic infestations like mites can cause a tickling or itchy sensation your pet may try to suppress by shaking his head from side to side. Even food allergies can lead to head shaking. And any pet, who continually rubs his head against furniture or even the floor, usually has an ear infection. Fortunately, there are natural homeopathic treatments to prevent and ward-off these types of ear problems. And no matter how much my Boston Terrier, Rupert, likes his warm baths, he is going to fling water everywhere—shaking to dry off—as soon as he gets out of the water. But sometimes, Rupert’s shaking and shivering is a sign of fear or a reaction to cold (hypothermia), just like a human’s response to the same stimuli. Keeping Rupert’s circulatory system healthy compensates for his lack of fur. He gets plenty of exercise (unfortunately, I do too) and homeopathic EaseSure for his temperature issues. It’s the shaking behaviors our pets don’t seem to have any control over that can signal more severe problems. Animals may experience tremors or shaking because of toxins, neurological diseases, weakness and pain. Tremors and shaking can be a sign of Addison’s disease. Addison’s is an endocrine disorder, due to failing adrenal glands. The adrenal glands produce glucocorticoids like cortisol and mineral corticoids that control the amount of potassium, salt and water in the body. If the adrenals are not functioning properly, an animal’s electrolytes become imbalanced. Some breeds of dogs are severly prone to this disorder: Poodles, Leonbergers, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers; St. Bernards, German Shepards, Springer Spaniels, Great Danes, Rottweilers and some terriers are also somewhat susceptible to Addison’s. Most victims of this disease are young to middle aged female dogs. Lifetime hormone therapy is usually required. Sometimes a cat or dog’s shaking is caused by epilepsy. These “seizures” can vary in intensity, but usually last from 45 seconds to several minutes. Epileptic seizures are caused by a neurological dysfunction in the brain. The etiology or cause of this disease is not always identified. Some cases are considered idiopathic (of unknown cause) with a genetic predisposition. Other cases are secondary to other health issues. Your vet should rule out brain lesions, thyroid problems, encephalitis, kidney failure, hypoglycemia, distemper, and lead poisoning in pets experiencing seizures. Many pet owners claim that herbal remedies lower their pet’s epileptic seizure rate and minimize recovery time after a seizure. Some dogs are particularly predisposed to generalized tremors and shaking without having epilepsy. A condition known as White Shaker Dog Syndrome generally effects younger dogs with white coats. West Highland White Terriers and Maltese are common victims. However, other breeds with darker coats like Yorkshire Terriers, Miniature Pinschers, and Silky Terriers have also been diagnosed with this disorder, which is accompanied by mild nervous system inflammation and worsening symptoms with handling or excitement. Sometimes, puppies and kittens will exhibit shaking around two weeks of age. An owner or breeder might notice “intention tremors” in the limbs and head whenever the puppy begins an activity. This is usually a sign of Cerebellar Hypoplasia, a developmental condition of the brain. Speculation about the cause of the brain’s underdevelopment ranges from viral to genetic causes. Some researchers think the brain actually regresses in development and others think the brain’s development stops before completion. Many of these animals go on to live fairly, normal lives. Fortunately, for pet owners with dogs and cats that have compromised nervous systems, there are natural treatments that can help keep your pet comfortable, by reducing the incidence rate of acute symptoms. PetCalm contains Kali Phosphoricum , a biochemical tissue salt that helps to balance potassium and sodium two important regulators of nerve impulse control; Scutellaria used in Chinese medicine for centuries to block the production of stress hormones; and Passiflora proven to treat anxiety in double-blind studies. Another treatment, EaseSure, contains Belladonna, an herb whose components are utilized pharmaceutically for Parkinson’s disease and in sedatives. Each have a money back guarantee and are considered safe for use with conventional medications—but neither will keep you from getting wet when you bathe your pet.
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