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My dog shakes, fights with other dogs, and eats too fast. Help!

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 10 months old | 15 lbs

My dog shakes allot when around loud noises or around his brother an he also well scarf his food down i give him since my sister has his brother hes very dom , an his brother fights with him an leaves bite marks on his ear what can i do to help?

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on January 22, 2019

I would consider putting the dominant dog on a anti-anxiety medicine so he doesn't fight with Bruno. This may or may not help. You can try a OTC product like a calming chew like composure but he may need a prescription medicine like fluoxetine or trazadone. Bruno may always scarf his food down since he feels like he is in competition plus this just may be his personality. You can buy a feeder bowl which slows him down, separate them when they eat, or simply spread the food across the floor so he has to "vacuum" it up. Finally, the shaking that Bruno is exhibiting sounds like it may be anxiety. You can try the composure calming chews on him as well or even a calming collar like Adaptil. He may also need to be seen by your vet and get started on an anti-anxiety medicine. I hope this helps!

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers
Veterinary Technician
Published on December 4, 2017
If Bruno is constantly shaking, or is having issue standing/moving around, or seems disoriented or confused, it would be best to seek veterinary care ASAP as it could signal other issues such as an underlying neurologic/muscular issue, illness, disease or even genetic problem. A thorough vet exam is best to help rule out any more serious problems and get Bruno feeling better.

It's also possible your puppy could be experiencing something such as low blood sugar which is causing his shaking and spasming, especially if he is a small breed dog. Making sure to feed multiple small meals (4-5x a day) can help if this is the case, however ruling out any other issues with a vet first is needed. Anxiety from being separated from his litter or being in a new place can also sometimes cause shaking, however it shouldn't impede his ability to walk or move around.
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