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Why is my dog shivering when wrapped up and not acting scared?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 1 year and 5 months old | 15 lbs

My dog is shivering,I have her wrapped up in a blanket but she's still shivering, I don't see what she would be scared of and she's not acting scared.

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 16th, 2020

Shivering can be a sign of pain, nausea, or a fever. Muscle tremors can look like shivering and can occur with some toxins or neurologic diseases. If the shivering continues I'd recommend having Zoey examined by a veterinarian.

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