Hi,

I do not know which region you are form , but ticks can transmit the following:

Lyme Disease (can cause very painful arthritis, but also causes a fever):

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1588

Ehrlichiosis
Babesiosis

Rocky mountain spotted fever

or cause Tick bite paralysis

Those symptoms are less likely to be from ticks since it seems those episodes are intermittent. However , if he is prone to get tick bites, you should discuss with your primary care veterinarain what is available to repeal ticks.

Possibilities:

-Slipped disk in the lower back or the neck, very common in those small breeds of dogs: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2373

This could explain some weakness.the shaking could be form pain.

-Arthritis: knees caused by luxating knee caps, very common

-Addison disease cause by a decrease production of some hormones by the adrenal gland: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=608

-Hypoglycemia: low blood sugar.

-Pain anywhere: stomach/intestines (any unusual food?), abdominal (infection,cancer sorry need to mention it). vague painful symptoms can sometimes be linked to pancreatitis in dogs:

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2214

-Many other conditions can have the same symptoms.

Here is a link about aspirin you may want to read. We do not have a valid patient-client relationship to discuss appropriate dose for your dog's condition, but can tell you I would avoid giving aspirin without knowing what is wrong with Buddy. Unfortunately, aspirin can cause stomach ulcers, and chihuahuas being very small, it is possible you may have overdosed him. This in turn may add to the primary problem you have right now.

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=552

Here is another link to pain management medications:

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2508

Since he is painful and the episodes appears to be recurring, I would recommend you see your primary care veterinarian. After an examination, they will discuss possibly medications according to their findings, and/or possible diagnostic tests if appropriate.

Let me know if you have other pertinent information regarding Buddy, if you have more questions, or need additional information.

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Thank you again for your question.