Itching - shaking

Gladiator · 01-30-2013, 01:34 AM

Is it normal for my six weeks old puppy to itch his neck and bite his hips every few minutes?

Also, when he's feeding he constantly trembles and shakes. Is this normal?

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BrennasMom · 01-30-2013, 04:14 PM

The itching sounds like fleas, they tend to congregate around the base of the tail but will roam all over the dog. As for shaking while eating, it doesn't sound normal to me.

carmspack · 01-30-2013, 05:05 PM

you may not be feeding a young pup often enough , or too much at one time -- he may have a drop in blood sugar levels - get the hypoglycemia jitters ?

Gladiator · 01-30-2013, 09:59 PM

I'm feeding him every 4 hours a fist-full of dry food and 1-2 beef treats. Do think this is good?

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msvette2u · 01-30-2013, 10:05 PM

What kind of dog food? Also yes, at 6 weeks he's too young to be away from home, typically he'd still be w/his siblings and mom.
I think puppies up to a certain age get excited when they eat, after all, he had to fight for his food before, so he's kind of geared up for battle and yet there's nobody there to fight for his food with him.

01-30-2013, 01:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Gladiator New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 6	Itching - shaking Is it normal for my six weeks old puppy to itch his neck and bite his hips every few minutes? Also, when he's feeding he constantly trembles and shakes. Is this normal? Sent from Petguide.com Free App

01-30-2013, 04:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
BrennasMom Master Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern VA Posts: 662	The itching sounds like fleas, they tend to congregate around the base of the tail but will roam all over the dog. As for shaking while eating, it doesn't sound normal to me. __________________ Brenna: GSD Born 7/16/06 Mollie: Beagle Est. 7-9 yrs Spot: GSP 8 yrs Fezzik: Heinz 57 born Aug 2012 Cats: Samuel Adams, Jack Daniels, & Shooter

01-30-2013, 05:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
carmspack Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ontario - Posts: 5,523	you may not be feeding a young pup often enough , or too much at one time -- he may have a drop in blood sugar levels - get the hypoglycemia jitters ? __________________ Carmen ******** Carmspack**

01-30-2013, 09:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gladiator New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 6	Itching - shaking I'm feeding him every 4 hours a fist-full of dry food and 1-2 beef treats. Do think this is good? Sent from Petguide.com Free App

01-30-2013, 10:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
msvette2u Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 11,005	What kind of dog food? Also yes, at 6 weeks he's too young to be away from home, typically he'd still be w/his siblings and mom. I think puppies up to a certain age get excited when they eat, after all, he had to fight for his food before, so he's kind of geared up for battle and yet there's nobody there to fight for his food with him.

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