Q) My Dog Has a Head Tilt (Vestibular Symptoms) │ Twin Trees Vet Talk (FREE VET ADVICE PODCAST)
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Michele James. Dr. James is a Veterinary Neurology Specialist at the MSPCA-Angell animal hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.
In this video we discuss what to do if your dog is experiencing vestibular symptoms. Vestibular symptoms can include a head tilt, dizziness/ vertigo, loss of balance, circling, alligator rolling and abnormal eye movements (nystagmus). There is a long list of many different diseases and medical problems that can cause these symptoms- from problems with the inner ear to problems of the brain (like brain tumours and strokes).
FULL BLOG POST:
-twintreesvet.c...
RELATED VIDEOS:
-Q) A Young Puppy Paralyzed By A Spinal Infection a.k.a Discospondylitis: Most Inspiring Neuro Case? twintreesvet.c...
-Dogs on Drugs (From Marijuana to Cocaine): twintreesvet.c...
-DOGS ON DRUGS 2 (MARIJUANA & COCAINE): twintreesvet.c...
Antifreeze Poisoning The Green Puddle Beneath Your Car: twintreesvet.c...
-TEA TREE OIL: IS IT SAFE FOR DOGS AND CATS? twintreesvet.c...
-OTC (Over-The-Counter) Medications: twintreesvet.c...
-Q) Is There An Antidote For Antifreeze Poisoning?: twintreesvet.c...
-Q) My Dog Had a Seizure. What Can Cause This? What Can Help Him?
twintreesvet.c... Bad Babysitting (Dangers to Avoid #4/7) twintreesvet.c...
WELCOME TO TWIN TREES VET TALK! Join us LIVE every Sunday 5:30-6pm PST. An informal chat with Dr. Lopez (Emergency Veterinarian) and friends to share our perspective on pet predicaments, being a veterinarian, our shared love for animals and more! Have a quick question? Want to run something by us? Or just need our two cents? This is your chance! Each week we select a handful of questions to answer.
SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS HERE:
twintreesvet.c...
CONNECT WITH US ONLINE:
-Subscribe to our RUclips channel: / twintreesvet
-Visit our WEBSITE: www.twintreesve...
-Follow us on INSTAGRAM: / twintreesvet
-
Like us on FACEBOOK: / twintreesvet
-Join us on TIK-TOK tiktok.com/twi...
-Tweet us on TWITTER: / twintreesvet
3 BEST PIECES OF ADVICE FROM THE EMERGENCY VET THAT COULD SAVE YOUR PET'S LIFE
1) DON'T WAIT TOO LONG TO GET HELP! If you wait too long, it could be too late. This is especially true for concerns such as laboured breathing, pale gums and weakness. You know your pet best, so if you are worried or concerned, "when in doubt, check it out!"
2) PREVENT THE PREVENTABLE. Learn as much as possible about dangers that face your pet, such as household poisons, seemingly harmless objects (like toys, clothing, garbage and rocks), other animals, and vehicles. Pets are like toddlers and they need a responsible adult/babysitter to protect them from danger. Puppies and kittens need to start their vaccines at ~8 WEEKS (and they need boosters too!) to protect them from deadly diseases.
3) BE PREPARED FOR THE WORST CASE SCENARIO. Have a plan in place, know your nearest emergency clinic, have the ASPCA phone number on speed dial. Know basic first aid training and CPR. But MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE FINANCIALLY PREPARED. The cost of medical treatment in an emergency, and the owners' ability to pay for it, is probably the most important factor that determines whether a pet will receive the medical care it needs. The best way to protect yourself is to have good medical insurance for your pet. Do your research.
DISCLAIMER
The medical information on this site is provided as an educational resource only, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes.
#veterinarian #veterinarycare #veterinarian #veterinary #veterinaria #doghealth #cathealth #vet #pethealth #veterinarysurgeon #vetschool #vestibular
It can also be caused by hypothyroidism, neck injury, inner ear infection.
@Kassius oatesfan , Thank you for bringing this up! It is very important for owners to be aware that there are MANY causes of a sudden onset of neurologic signs such as loss of balance and abnormal head position. Idiopathic vestibular disease/ vertigo is just one of many different diagnoses, which is best made after excluding other diseases, including tumours of the central nervous system, inner/middle ear disease, and many others. These patients always benefit from a comprehensive diagnostic work-up that includes a complete neurologic examination (best to refer to neurology specialist), comprehensive lab work, chest x-rays, abdominal ultrasound, advanced imaging of the brain/CNS (MRI/CT) +/- CSF analysis. Thank you for your comment and for visiting our channel. -Dr. Lopez
Dr. Michele James gave such a great and quick explanation! Thank you
@Francise Rodriguez Thank you so much! So glad you liked it and I will definitely tell her:) Thank you for your comment and for visiting our channel! Have a beautiful day! -Dr. Lopez
My new born puppy got bit on the neck by my older dog and started walking in circles tumbling over and just whining all day and night, I’m not sure if it can sleep, it can barely eat and drink. Can anyone help please. It literally can only stop for like a second and just keeps going it does not stop.
@Powum Oh I am so sorry this happened! We see a lot of cervical spinal injuries and traumatic brain injuries from what we call BDLD (big-dog-little-dog, or even I have seen it in pets being attacked by larger wildlife like bears and bobcats). The CT scan often shows the cervical vertebrae and/or skull in fragments (like a broken egg). Just like a little human baby, this type of trauma is something that requires emergency medical care. Please get the little guy to an emergency veterinarian as soon as possible. It sounds like he is in a lot of pain and could have a broken neck or skull fracture! Even worse, bite wounds are very prone to infection of the central nervous system, which can really be a game-ender. Best of luck and keep us posted! -Dr. Lopez
@@TwinTreesVet yeah he sadly passed away. but it made me feel relieved when my parents told me he's passed away bc i didn't want him to keep suffering so I'm glad he's okay now.
@@powum So sorry for your loss.