10 Common Signs of Vestibular Disease in Old Dogs
Senior dogs can have vestibular dysfunction for all the same reasons younger dogs do. However, vestibular disease in old dogs is often due to canine idiopathic vestibular syndrome, which is why it is commonly known as old dog vestibular disease. What Is Vestibular Disease in Old Dogs? The vestibular system is responsible for balance, coordination,…
Dog Vertigo: Signs and Can It Be Treated
Vestibular disease in dogs refers to any disturbance in a dog’s vestibular system. From a pet parent perspective, vestibular disease may look like dog vertigo. The vestibular system exists to help humans and animals with their balance, coordination, and orientation. It is made up of two parts. The peripheral vestibular system is made up of…
Is There a Home Remedy for Vestibular Disease in Cats?
Vestibular disease can be caused by an underlying issue, which would need to be treated by a veterinary neurologist, or it can be idiopathic, which is a self-resolving condition with an unknown cause. Although there is no home remedy for vestibular disease in cats, there are things you can do at home to help your…
My Dog Can’t Stand Up: What You Should Do
There are many possible reasons why a dog can’t stand up, ranging from toxicity, injuries, and orthopedic reasons to infections, illnesses, and cardiovascular reasons. Here, we will take a look at five neurological reasons for your dog’s sudden inability to stand. 5 Neurological Reasons Your Dog Can’t Stand Up As veterinary neurologists, one of the…
Are Neurological Disorders in Dogs Treatable?
Ultimately, most pet owners ask me one simple question when their pet is having a neurological problem: Can You Fix My Pet? Neurological disorders in dogs and cats can be very scary to the pet and to the pet family. The nervous system is the part of the body responsible for things like walking, coordination,…
Why Is My Dog Acting Drunk and Wobbly?
What do you do when, all of a sudden, your dog starts walking around like he has had a few too many martinis? The term for this uncoordinated gait is “ataxia,” and the type of ataxia that causes dogs to walk like they are drunk is called a “vestibular ataxia.” The vestibular system, or balance…