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Why Do My Schnauzer's Legs Tremble?

by Bill

When my 12-year old miniature Schnauzer, Tasha and I go on our walks, if we stop to look at something, sometimes her back leg will tremble. Many times I've noticed it's when she has her front legs up on the curb. Is this tremor something I should be concerned about?

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Feb 08, 2012
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by: Cat

I have a fairly petite, female, miniature schnauzer and her back legs have trembled for many years, during our walks. I don't know if she gets highly excited over everything she sees during our walks, or what. I live in woodlands in a very, very dog friendly community. Everyone has at least one or two dogs. Which hieghtens the excitement for her, along with the scents of wildlife. She hasn't had any major medical problems and is approaching 12 years of age. So, in my case, it doesn't appear to be something to worry about. She doesn't have a lot of arthritis nor hip problems. Thank goodness.
Jul 02, 2011
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by: Debbie

Our 12 year old mini started doing the same thing, we cut down on her walks only taking her on shorter walks when cool. We also started making sure we had water on walks. At 13 she started having seizures. We lost her shortly after that.
Dec 20, 2010
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by: Peter Foley

I have a giant schnauzer and his right hind leg shakes while he stands. We went to our vet and he heard a click sound under his belly between the legs when he stretched the rear legs. He suggested we use a different brand of food. So far we have not seen any change except in my food bill. His hips are fine but that leg is weaker than the left one, I can tell when I groom him as his muscles in that leg are not as developed as the other leg. You can see "Kessler" sitting in the water's edge not sure if he wants to swim or not.
I grew up with Irish Wolfhounds and thought they were just the best until I found my giant schnauzer.

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