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Ali Lehman / February 17, 2022

Learn How to Alleviate Dog Tremors Naturally

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Dog tremors are sometimes mistaken for dog seizures.

Consult your veterinarian to confirm whether your dog is suffering from tremors or seizures.

Tremors typically occur when dogs are fully alert and mobile. Seizures will often accompany unconscious signs such as salivation, urination, defecation, or vomiting.

Sometimes dog tremors occur in dogs with other symptoms, such as occasional:

  • Loss of balance
  • Lethargy
  • Irritability
  • Vomiting, round abdomen
  • Oily coat
  • Heat intolerance
  • Elevated thirst and appetite

What Causes Dog Tremors?

Dog tremors typically have three basic causes:

  • Emotions
  • Discomfort
  • Illness

Dog Tremors Caused by Emotions

Strong emotions, such as joy, excitement, stress, or fear, can cause some dog tremors.

Dog Tremors Caused by Physical Pain

Physical discomfort can also cause dog tremors, for example:

  • Cold
  • Pain
  • Nausea
  • Fever

Illness-related Dog Tremors

Some illnesses and diseases affecting the central nervous system cause tremors in dogs.

For example:

  • Toxicity
  • Metabolic disorders
  • Infectious diseases
  • Autoimmune diseases

Additionally, iatrogenic Addison’s disease, also known as low cortisol syndrome, can cause tremors.

Iatrogenic Addison’s disease is the most common side effect of Cushing’s pharmaceutical drugs.

While your dog is being treated with Trilostane or Mitotane for Cushing’s, there is always a risk that the medicine could essentially turn off the adrenal gland.

Turning off the adrenal gland results in too little cortisol production.

Too little cortisol production leads to a myriad of clinical signs. For example, these include weakness, vomiting, lethargy, shaking, and even total collapse.

You must stop the medicine, possibly administer a steroid like prednisone, and your dog will likely recover.

Natural Herbs For Dog Tremors

Once your veterinarian has ruled out any underlying health problems, consider a natural solution to help with dog tremors. For example Kan Essentials Subdue Internal Wind contains herbs specifically formulated to help with dog tremors.

Gastrodia Rhizome

According to one review of studies, gastrodia may have beneficial effects for those with diseases affecting the central nervous system.

White Atractylodes Rhizome

Most importantly, chemicals in atractylodes may help the digestive tract and reduce pain and swelling (inflammation).

Ginger Cured Pinellia Rhizome

Doctors typically prescribe pinellia rhizome to eliminate phlegm or treat cough and vomiting.

Asian Water Plantain Rhizome

Asian water plantain may provide benefits for conditions such as bladder and urinary tract diseases, diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.

Barley Sprout

Firstly, barley is rich in vitamins, minerals and other beneficial plant compounds.

Secondly, barley is high in fiber.

Thirdly, barley may offer protection from chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and even certain types of cancer.

Medicated Leaven (wheat, apricot seed)

Doctors recommend medicated leaven for preventing and treating gastrointestinal tract diseases, which is supported by studies.

Chinese Red Ginseng Root and Rhizome

Based on one study, ginseng had neuroprotective effects for those experiencing tremors with Parkinson’s disease.

Cang-zhu Atractylodes Rhizome

Chemicals in atractylodes might improve function of the digestive tract and reduce pain and swelling (inflammation).

Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit

Doctors recommend taking tangerine peel by mouth for a variety of ailments including asthma, indigestion, clogged arteries, cancer-prevention and chemotherapy side effects. Additionally, it may help colon and rectal cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, liver disease, and lung cancer.

Poria

Firstly, poria contains several substances thought to promote good health, including polysaccharides and triterpenoids.

Secondly, it may be useful in treating Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and Type 2 diabetes.

Phellodendron bark

Doctors recommend phellodendron a multitude of ailments, such as osteoarthritis, diarrhea, ulcers in the stomach or upper part of the small intestine. Additionally, it may help diabetes, meningitis, pneumonia, eye infections, tuberculosis, and cirrhosis of the liver.

Chinese skullcap root

Firstly, Chinese skullcap root may produce neuroprotective effects.

Secondly, it may help reduce inflammation and improve circulation.

Chinese licorice root and rhizome

Licorice root may have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects.

Looking for a natural solution to help with dog tremors? Try Kan Essentials Subdue Internal Wind.

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