Bhe-Jei Maltese

White Dog Shaker Syndrome

White Shaker dog Syndrome is not a very scientific name, but it describes the condition exactly. Small white dogs such as Maltese, West Highland white terriers, Bichon Frisees, can develop tremors for unexplained reasons that can be very severe. These dogs usually have really bizarre eye movements and get much worse when excited or stressed. The usual treatment for this is to give diazepam (Valium Rx) to control the tremors and prednisone to control the symptoms. Veterinarians do not yet know the cause of this syndrome.