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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