My dog is acting different and has head tremors. Should I see a vet?

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I have a 6 year old medium sized rescue dog that has acted a little different last couple days and then last night I noticed some small head tremors. Then this morning they are worse and much longer. I haven't seen any other symptoms other than these tremors. Should I take him in to see a vet? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 40 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Yes, I would definitely take Hoss to the vet for an exam. Head tremors are not normal and this is a concerning sign, especially if they seem to be getting worse and he is also acting "off" or unusual in other ways as well. I would be concerned that he may have a neurologic illness such as meningitis or encephalitis, a stroke or bleeding problem in the brain, or even a brain tumor. Certain types of toxins can also cause neurologic symptoms like this. Your vet can do a complete neurologic exam, and may also recommend blood work or other testing to help diagnose the problem and see what can be done to treat it.

My dog is acting different and has head tremors. Should I see a vet?

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