Cocker Spaniel problem

He's getting old. Does it tremor while he's standing/walking or just when he's lying down or sitting still ?

You say she's not in pain - do you mean she's walking fine and it only shakes when she's standing still? This is not a good indicator of lacking pain, unfortunately. Thing is - with a 13 year old cocker, it could be a number of things ranging from arthritis to age-related cognitive disfunction.

Another thing to consider is a back injury. Many times what appears to be a leg issue, especially in the back legs, is actually a slipped or ruptured disc in the lower lumbar or mid thorasic.

When you next see this dog, do me a favor; Look her in the eyes, and see if her eyes can hold steady, or if they seem to 'waiver' or flick to one side. Also gently feel along her spine while she's standing, and see if she reacts.

Next, observe her going up or down a couple of stairs, and see if she's using all 4 legs or letting one 'hop'.

If there are baby aspirin available, give her one, then wait an hour and see if her leg is still trembling.

Short of a stroke, which I think MM has eluded to, or back injury, nerve constriction can cause tremors. Does the dog get exercise? I don't know how useful a doggiepractor would be but a crackypractor helped me some. I have had ataxia-causing compressions all up and down my spine for years. Absolutely no pain (well until latlely). When it gets to it's worst I get tremors here and there. Ironically, it effects my brain too, which I haven't figured out, but after stretching, cracking and exercise I do much better.

My vet said you should NOT give baby aspirin to dogs.

That's cats. You never EVER give aspirin of any kind to a cat.

Oh, ETA for OFG: If the aspirin seemed to help, it could be arthritis or the aforementioned slipped disc. It would be a good idea to get the dog to a vet within the next few weeks or so, to be evaulated and put on proper medication. There might not be any need for meds outside of the occasional aspirin, but it would be a good idea to go check it out.

Buffered asprin, not the regular kind is okay for dogs.

Look im not being funny but i work at a vets i know you are all trying to help out but unless your a qualified vet or animal therapist than please do not recommend giving any animal any medication or manipulative treatment (as in massage, physio etc..) as you can make the problem twice as worse. I know i might p*** off a few people saying this but your not the one who has to carry out emergency care when an animal reacts badly to something its owner has done or given. What would have that poor lady done if her dog had an allergic reaction to the aspirin and she could not get it to the vets in time or at all. Its a very serious issue if you ever feel that the advice is useful than share it but please remember to tell them to seek veterinary advice. I am aware this lady has limited funds but there are surgery's and organisations such as; PDSA (UK) that can help animals who's owners/carers have financial difficulties. All it takes is a phone call if you can not travel and explain to them about your financial state and they will offer support and help

Thanks

Nat x x x