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Why is my dog shaking, unstable, having spasms, and twitchy eyes?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | unspayed | 1 year old | 60 lbs

my dog started shaking real bad last and having muscle spasms she couldnt stand up and her eyes were twitchy today she has been eating but still the same behavior. she has been up and outside but she's off balance/unstable and still shakey.

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on February 18th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be due to conditions causing electrolyte imbalances, pain, trauma, a toxicity, among many other possibilities. I highly recommend that you have her evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible as this is very concerning. Some of these conditions need to be addressed quickly. They would be able to check for these and other possibilities and treat her accordingly. Good luck and have a great day!

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