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My dog is shivering, but acting normal. When should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

It is common for my dog to have head tremors but I was just sitting with her and petting her head when she started shivering. I think it was just her head but it's not normal for her to shiver. She is acting normal, it's just the shivering.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on March 8th, 2017

Your pup could be shivering because she is cold or in pain. Because she is acting normally, I would monitor her for now. Take her temperature rectally. A dog's normal temperature is between 101-102.5F. If it's above 103F, or the shivering continues through the night, I would have her seen by a vet.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on January 1st, 2017

    It could be that Butters could be running a fever or may be cold, both of which can be causes of shivering. It's good that you have her warm now, and she could be starting an illness, such as a respiratory infection. You can take her temperature rectally (normal temperature is 101-102.5F), and if it's above 103F, I would take her into a vet. Monitor her otherwise, and if she is still shivering and not acting herself in the morning, I would take her into the vet for a health check.

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