Has anybody heard of this happening before.

[k9 fott]

I got in from work a few hours ago and my 6 year old golden retriever seems to have developed what I can only describe as a sort off a twitch in his mouth.

I can only describe it as like somebodys teeth chattering but his whole mouth does it and it only lasts a few seconds and he has never done this before.

He has done it 3 times in the last hour now. He has always been in good health and has regular check ups at the vets.

Any ideas please. Cheers.

[lankeela]

Has there been a thunderstorm where you are? This can sometimes be a sign that the dog has got worked up over something, and we have had one hell of a storm. They don't necessarily have to be frightened of thunder and lightning, but just the atmospheric pressure can set them off.

Of course it could be something as simple as a loose tooth
or something stuck either between his teeth or in the roof of his mouth.

Another common cause for males is when they smell a bitch in season, and they do a 'Hannibal Lecter' chattering their teeth in excitement.

If it doesn't stop then I would get the vet to check his mouth.

[k9 fott]

Thanks lankeela yes he hates thunderstorms and has got more worse about them as he gets older what you have just said describes him well.

Knowing him I did think it was a nervous thing but got a bit worried about it as he has never done that before.

I have found him a little distresed before when I get in from work when there has been a thunderstorm but not like him doing this and he is very prone to atmospheric conditions he can sence them to much.

Thanks for putting my mind at ease I did think on the same lines as you and you have backed my thoughts up now.

Oh well he's happily chewing on a chewy stick now

Thanks for that