Tony T. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My dog, Jax, is experiencing repetitive muscle spasms every few seconds, lasting 2-3 seconds each. He has been eating, drinking, breathing, and exercising normally, and had a healthy bowel movement a few hours ago. He is not taking any medications and is aggressive toward veterinary staff, making it difficult to visit a vet. What could be causing these spasms and what can I do to help?

March 15th, 2023

Kenneth G. answered

The most common causes of muscle spasms in dogs are irritated nerves in the back or muscle fatigue. ...

March 15th, 2023

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