crazygang Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) My greyhound is 6 years old (May 09) so he's not old really... But at meet and greets when standing for any length of time his hind legs shake A first thought was is he cold? But no his ears are warm and he does it on a hot day. Second thought is he excited? Don't think so as he doesn't get excited unless he is running to the sofa Third thought could it be a trapped nerve? Fourth thought am I being silly and getting wound up about something and nothing? *Sigh* What d'ya think guys? Truthfully good or bad please......... Edited June 21, 2009 by crazygang Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I have no ideas, except could he be nervous? Others will chime in I'm sure, and have some ideas. He will be in my prayers anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) My first greyhound used to do this and I was never sure why. He later went on to develop Degenerative Myelopathy and I wondered if it might have been an early symptom of that but I really can't be sure so please don't worry unnecessarily. Sunny (4 years old) also does it and I'm inclined to think it's just muscle tiredness - from the effort involved in standing upright for any length of time ( ). I did recently read that reluctance or difficulty standing still can be a symptom of hypothyroidism so I'll be getting Sunny tested at some point. Has he got a bed he can lie down on at the Meet and Greets? Edited June 21, 2009 by Hawthorn Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longdogs Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Angel does it when she is in an unfamiliar place or is standing for a long time and doesn't want to. I think it is stress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 A lot of time, it is just arthritis. Energy did that at about your grey's age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmilyAnne Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I had a pointer mix who did this almost his whole life. He was hit by a car when he was only a year old, and from then on his back legs quivered from time to time, one side more so than the other. Henry is starting to do it a little bit. He is approx. 11. I think there can be a variety of things that cause rear leg shaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 hmm, well, both of my girls started to do this when they turned 9. I attribute it to an age thing. it usually happened after walks or while standing in the car, so I guess it to be a slight unsteadiness...either they were tired or they were on a surface that they weren't completely comfortable on. maybe he doesn't like the floor there so much and he expends more energy just to make sure he doesn't slip or something? Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreysAndMoreGreys Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 More then likely is he's getting tired of standing around. Unless he's use to standing around for long periods of times other then the M&G his muscles are getting tired and that's causing the leg shake. If he's not one to lay down at M&G I would maybe suggest cutting them a bit shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 A pretty spooky grey from our group shakes/quivers in the hind end at Meet & Greets -- it's totally nervousness/stress, not anything medical. (A few months ago she shook all over, now it's just in the rear, while the front is coming up for attention!) Do his legs shake at any other times? If not, I doubt it's anything physical to worry about. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I have no idea! Just wanted to send hugs... I hope you find out what's going on... Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 A few of mine have done this, especially when they're standing on a hard surface. So I just made sure they didn't have to do that. Many times on our walks, people would want me to stop so they could pet the dogs but I always made sure it was just for a minute and explained to people why. Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckylpa Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 My Angel girl Vee did this when she was only five and six years old. She was not a nervous dog in any way. Her back legs would shake and quiver after standing in one spot, usually on a hard surface for any length of time. At meet and greets I would walk her around or massage the leg and it would get better. It didn't seem to bother her at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I think it has something to do with the muscles. Beau started doing this and has continued to when we started him on pred in Januray. His hind legs always quiver and when he lifts his leg to pee, it really quivers. The pred contributes to muscle wasting. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) My first greyhound used to do this and I was never sure why. He later went on to develop Degenerative Myelopathy and I wondered if it might have been an early symptom of that but I really can't be sure so please don't worry unnecessarily. I did recently read that reluctance or difficulty standing still can be a symptom of hypothyroidism so I'll be getting Sunny tested at some point. Has he got a bed he can lie down on at the Meet and Greets? Interesting..........I'll research into Degenerative Myelopathy and hypothyroidism. Thanks for the information. Got to go to the vets with one of my hounds shortly so Ill take Snowy along too and mention about his hind legs shaking for peace of mind. And yes we do take a bed for him or he takes time out in the back of our 4 x 4. A lot of time, it is just arthritis. Energy did that at about your grey's age. This surprises me...........I have him on a joint suppliment anyway. More then likely is he's getting tired of standing around. Unless he's use to standing around for long periods of times other then the M&G his muscles are getting tired and that's causing the leg shake. If he's not one to lay down at M&G I would maybe suggest cutting them a bit shorter. Muscle tiredness sounds plausable......yes, we don't stop all day since he started not enjoying them as much anymore. A pretty spooky grey from our group shakes/quivers in the hind end at Meet & Greets -- it's totally nervousness/stress, not anything medical. (A few months ago she shook all over, now it's just in the rear, while the front is coming up for attention!) Do his legs shake at any other times? If not, I doubt it's anything physical to worry about. No he's not a nervous dog by any means, sensitive maybe...... I have no idea! Just wanted to send hugs... I hope you find out what's going on... Thanks we'll get to the bottom of it...........at the end of the day if it's his way of telling us he's had enough now we'll just leave him at home and take a kennel dog. After all he IS retired My Angel girl Vee did this when she was only five and six years old. She was not a nervous dog in any way. Her back legs would shake and quiver after standing in one spot, usually on a hard surface for any length of time. At meet and greets I would walk her around or massage the leg and it would get better. It didn't seem to bother her at all. Yes I do massage his legs and walk him round slowly and gently, this does seem to help. Think I'd already made my mind up to be select with how often and where we go now, and monitor how long he stands, because he really does love meeting other greys and loves people. But I am going to mention it to my vet even if it appears I'm an over reacting Mum [which I probably am] Thanks everyone for your input. Edited June 21, 2009 by crazygang Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sheila Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 one thing my vet mentioned when I had a grey with some hind end weakness is that it could be heart related. (mine was a senior that did have some heart issues) He said if the heart isn't pumping efficiently it could cause less blood flow to the extremities and present as some weakness or shakiness. I would have your vet take a quick listen to the dogs heart and see if there may be anything that warrants further investigation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndysMom Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Excellent suggestions above. My two cents worth: Have you checked his feet for corns? Quote Mom to Palm City Roxie ("Roxie"). Remembering Heizer Jordan ("Jordan"), DB's PickedtoWin ("Andy"), CB Ectasy ("Ecstasy"), Oshkosh Unafraid ("Tribute"), Arathorn, WV's Imperial ("Abby") and her brother WV's Institute ("Mojo") and KB's Gameboy ("Game Boy"), who've all gone to the Bridge. Working with Austin Greyhound Adoption <austingreyhounds.org>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Becky__R Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 If it's not cold, the two choices I can think of are pain or nerves. Maybe you could go to a place that is paved, without people or animals other types of stimulation (traffic, noise, etc). If your grey still gets the shakes, it could be from sore joints from standing on the pavement. If not, it might be from all of the stimulating noises smells and sights at a meet and greet . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritofeet Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 My Diesel does this, but he's 12. Originally, one of the reasons he retired was because of a dropped hock muscle-and evn back when he was 4, if he over did it-that leg would shake. About the time I noticed he has rear-end weakness and shakey legs, I realized the other side had dropped. I think part of his shaking is just like when people work out and then get shaky afterwards. Because some of Diesel's muscles aren't connected, the others get a harder work out if we have a very active day and he gets leg shakes. Maybe our experience can be applied to your pup's situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest meakah Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Koda does this A LOT.....and it is mainly one leg. She always does it when nervous (she is a spook) and I have noticed her start doing it when she has stood for a long period of time....this I would say is muscle fatigue. I don't think it is anything to worry about unless it progresses it gets worse (eg. limping, etc). I would shorten his M & G duration if he stands the entire time and just keep an eye on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 For Meet and Greets, maybe take something he can stand on. You can take a rubber-backed bathmat for him, and that will provide a bit of padding and also some traction, if your M&G is inside on slick floors. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nnamdismom Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I would not worry this is pretty common amongst grey owners. I got my Nnamdi when he was five, so he raced a long time. I always attributed his shaky legs to that. I've had him xrayed before and they said his legs are perfectly healthy! I think because greys are so skinny we can really see the shaking and quivering more so than with another dog. He just ran around the backyard like crazy so they are shaky now and they won't be later. It makes me so sad! I was trying to find something to do for him to help when I logged on today. I know Cosequin tablets help him when he gets shaky, maybe you could try those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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