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It's really hard ro see what's going on with the videos. I'll eliminate a couple of things right off the bat though: She is NOT asleep or dreaming in either of these videos. It is NOT the kind of "shivering" she would jave from being cold.
This has been going on for many, many months and I finally had enough sense to video it.
I keep trying to find the words to describe this: twitches....tremors...tiny jerking spasms.....
In the videos the jerking is more visible in the back legs, but it does happen all over. You can see a bit of twitching in her shoulder/neck area and her front leg. And yes, it does happen when she is asleep too, but just as much when she's awake and just settling down in her snuggling position.
Doesn't seem to bother her at all. Just curious what it might be. Any ideas anybody? If you can "enlarge" the videos on your screen it will help. Sorry about the quality.
Thanks to everyone!
Twitching Myrtle: http://youtu.be.....cr0Gex8NLU
More Myrtle twitching: http://youtu.be.....7vlIwq2m2o
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Hmm. No ideas. Are you sure she's not asleep? Wyatt is a total spaz when he sleeps (which isn't much different than when he's awake!).
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Definitely not asleep in these videos. She was trying to hide her head in the pillows to avoid being filmed. She had just settled down though to get ready to go to sleep when I started filming. But yes, it happens as she gets ready to go to sleep and it also happens when she is asleep. The movements are very...hmmm....very much the same...very repetitive.....the back legs twitch the same over and over everytime...very different from her dream movements.
And Wyatt, you are not a spaz!! You are ...hmmm...UNIQUE!!!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Wyatt says "WOOF!THANKYOU!WOOF!"
Well, when I start to fall asleep and relax I know I twitch a little, don't you?
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Hi Sally...when I started reading the description, my first thought was seizure? But then I watched the video. Have you ever had a twitching muscle, like in your arm? I have, and it seems like its just muscle fibers firing off. I don't know what causes THIS kind of twitching, but maybe its something similar in Merry Myrtle. How often does this happen? It's always something, isn't it?
Paula and Nitro
Nitro 11 1/2 yr old Doberman; right front amp June 2014. Had 6 doses carboplatin, followed by metronomic therapy. Rocked it on 3 legs for over 3 years! My Warrior beat cancer, but couldn't beat old age. He crossed the Bridge peacefully on July 25, 2017, with dignity and on his terms. Follow his blog entitled "Doberman's journey"
"Be good, mama loves you".....run free my beautiful Warrior
Yeah, it is like twitching muscles as she relaxes and then starts to dose off. Yeah, you're right, . now that you both mention it, I guess I "twitch" too.
Im REALLY not worried in the least..REALLY! It's just "odd" and happens almost everytime she settles down and gets ready to doze. Lasts a couple of minutes.
Thanks pals!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
I think I've seen Jasper do that (in her sleep) but I think I agree w/Paula.... I think it's probably muscle nerves twitching as she's trying to relax and snuggle down (and thinking, mom... get that camera out of my face ... it's snoozy time).
Hugs!
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Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
This is not that unusual for large or giant breeds. When they relax or sleep their muscles often twitch involuntarily. There is a condition more common in Boxers or Bulldogs called idiopathic tremors but that is almost exclusively a head tremor and also does not require treatment.
I would not worry based on the video!
Pam
Nitro has actually had the idiopathic tremors Pam mentioned. Interestingly enough honey seems to make them stop.
Paula and Nitro
Nitro 11 1/2 yr old Doberman; right front amp June 2014. Had 6 doses carboplatin, followed by metronomic therapy. Rocked it on 3 legs for over 3 years! My Warrior beat cancer, but couldn't beat old age. He crossed the Bridge peacefully on July 25, 2017, with dignity and on his terms. Follow his blog entitled "Doberman's journey"
"Be good, mama loves you".....run free my beautiful Warrior
Jazz does that too. Sometimes Snickers. Very interesting never really thought much about it.
Thanks for sharing and Dr Pam thank you for your input
xoxox
Michelle & Angel Sassy
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You rock Pam, thanks!
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Thanks everybody!!
Michelle, you must feel like you're having one of Alison's California earthquakes when Snickers and Jazz both have these tremors the same time on yiur bed! That's a whole lotta' shaking' going o !!
Paula, very interesting about the honey remedy. Thanks!
And to jave a vet of Dr. Pam's caliber to be so generous with her time and knowledge...are we lucky or what!! I can only imagine how yiur whole hoise would shake if Julian has any of these twitches!
Jerry, you're really missing out not having Wyatt sleep in bed with you!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
When Wyatt shakes, even if he's on his own bed, the whole house shakes. Remember we're on wheels!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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