My dog was stiff, shaking, and is now quiet. What could it be?

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Hi today my dog was being very quiet which is quite unusual as she is only 1 (Maltese shitzou) and always playful and excited then I noticed that she had really stiff arms and legs and she was shaking it lasted for a couple minutes but then she just went back to being quiet. What could this be? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 18 lbs

Dr. Rachel · Accepted Answer

Based on the description it sounds concerning for a possible seizure. In a younger dog, possibilities include a liver shunt (abnormality with a vessel in the liver), epilepsy, toxin exposure, brain inflammation or infection, among others. I recommend having her evaluated by a veterinarian, especially because she is still acting quiet. Bloodwork can be performed to rule out some of the above possibilities. Video footage of any future episodes can be helpful in the diagnosis.

My dog was stiff, shaking, and is now quiet. What could it be?

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