Back legs shaking

Hi
I have a 13 year old mongrel who is very active and enjoys regular exercise.
Recently I have noticed that when we return from a walk his back legs shake
when he is standing. This seems to last for a few minutes and then go away.
Is this normal or does it indicate the start of some nerve problem?

Thanks
Dave

On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:25:22 +0000, Zoony wrote:

> I have a 13 year old mongrel who is very active and enjoys regular
> exercise. Recently I have noticed that when we return from a walk his
> back legs shake when he is standing. This seems to last for a few
> minutes and then go away. Is this normal or does it indicate the start
> of some nerve problem?

Insufficient information to draw any conclusion. It could be a simple
chemical imbalance, or a neurological problem, or any number of things. I
recently added a 7 year old American Staffordshire Terrier (aka "pit
bull") to my pack of three (now four). Her front legs (usually the left)
often shake when she squats to urinate. She isn't in any obvious pain or
even discomfort. I had a comprehensive health check done when I adopted
her and no problems were found. So at this time I keep an eye open for
changes but otherwise ignore that behavior. But do reconsider the diet of
your dog. A 13 year old is a senior, even elderly, dog and if you haven't
changed its diet in several years it may not be getting the proper
nutrient balance.