My puppy's leg shakes when he sits down. Is it a serious problem?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 7 months and 27 days old
Why does my puppy's leg shake sometimes when he sits down? Could this be a problem or is it related to a serious issue?
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Published on July 15th, 2016
Most likely it is not related to anything and is only incidental. However, this can only be confirmed after a physical exam by your veterinarian. If it persists or worsens, I would suggest a check up to assess if there is any sign of [elbow dysplasia](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/elbow-dysplasia/), [panosteitis](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/panosteitis/) or other condition/injury, as pain can cause shaking in dogs.
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[Shaking](https://www.petcoach.co/article/why-is-my-dog-shaking-most-common-reasons) or trembling can be a sign of pain in dogs. Large breed dogs are prone to elbow disorders and bone disorders (such as [panosteitis](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/panosteitis/)), which could potentially causing this shaking. I recommend taking Bruno into your vet for an exam to see if he does potentially have an elbow or bone disorder causing the shaking.
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Published on August 22nd, 2018
This may not be related to anything, and can be incidental. The shaking could also be a sign of pain. Large breed dogs are prone to elbow disorders and bone disorders (like panosteitis), which could potentially causing the shaking. Without seeing Lucy in person, I can't say for certain, but as long as she isn't limping or showing other signs of pain, I wouldn't be too worried about it. I would suggest a check up at 12 months of age to assess if there is any sign of dysplasia on elbows. Do take her into the vet though if she starts limping. I hope this helps!
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