¿Por qué se sacuden los perros?

You may have noticed that your best friend shakes himself every day, especially when he wakes up. However, what does it mean? Did you know that they don't always do it for the same reason? We explain five different situations in this new video from Animal Expert. Don't miss it. 1. To dry himself off. Your dog shakes himself after taking a bath, getting wet in the rain, or visiting a dog water park. When he does this movement, he quickly and intensely removes some of the water accumulated in his coat and skin. However, remember that he doesn't manage to dry himself completely, so you should help him with a towel and carefully use a hairdryer. It's better if it's specifically for dogs. 2. To communicate. Shaking is part of your dog's calming signals, that is they their language. There are many interpretations and to know which one is correct, you should observe other signals that he may show in his mood. It could mean that he is stressed or bored, so he shakes himself to release stress. However, it can also be interpreted as a feeling of relief when something unpleasant for him finally stops. 3. To stretch. When dogs get up, they shake themselves to start warming up their bodies. Especially in the winter, you'll probably see them perform a full stretch as if they were doing a yoga pose. 4. To withdraw from society After a visit to the forest, it's very likely that your dog will bring twigs, leaves, dirt or grass with them. They may then shake themselves to try to remove the dirt from their coat as they cause itching and discomfort. 5. Due to the presence of parasites or diseases. The fifth and final cause that we will mention is the presence of parasites or diseases. Fleas, ticks or mites cause an uncomfortable sensation for your dog that will cause them to shake and scratch constantly. However, some diseases can also cause this symptomatology in the entire body or just on the head, such as otitis. Of course, there are other causes that explain why dogs shake themselves. However, these are the most common. Now, when your dog does this, you you should ask yourself if he is doing it to dry himself off due to stress, because he is dirty when he gets up, or because he has some pathology. Oh, and if he does it compulsively, go to your vet. And that's it for today's video. Give us a like and subscribe if you enjoyed this content. Don't forget to share with us other causes that can cause this symptom. We'll read you all until next time. Experts.