Have you got a dog showing signs of vestibular disease? Let us know your story in the comments. If you want to hear a first hand experience of this condition make sure you check out Buddy's story: ruclips.net/video/9SgroGW6AIw/видео.html
If they have a head tilt and having trouble moving then it is more likely to be something completely different and is often serious. You should definitely get them checked out. While I see very few rabbits this is not a problem that I am aware they suffer from
Hi , my dog had this Dec 31, 2018, and again a couple of weeks ago Feb. 2019. But is there any medication that they take? Is there anything we can do? My vets here don't know what to do or if there is a treatment? One vet did laser treatments, chiropractic treatments and acupuncture but she got it again anyway. I think she's okay and has improved since the second episode, but this leaves me with more questions than answers to be honest.
If it is indeed idiopathic vestibular disease then we don't know why it happens and so don't have a way to treat it apart from supportive care. There are other causes though so it could be worth doing more investigations in a dog who has repeat problems. Blood testing, middle ear x-rays, MRI would be examples, or referral to a neurologist. A dog can though have repeat episodes of idiopathic vestibular disease
Be patient, our 14yr old mutt went through it. As she started to start to use her front legs again I used a towel to lift her rear end up so she could go potty and start trying to use her back legs. She fully recovered, no head tilt. She lived to be 17yrs old.
My mixed breed is going through this, and she's 12 years old. I thought she was dying. I cried my eyes out and took her to an emergency hospital. She means everything to me. I've traveled across land and sea with her. She's my guardian angel and companion. I've been giving her therapy with a harness walking her around the yard and feeding her by hand with a liquid diet. She seems to be recovering. I prayed so much for her to stand on all her feet again, and she is. Sometimes, she falls and stumbles, but I'm right there to pick her back up. I love her very much. I wish she could live forever. Dogs are angels on earth.
Yesterday, I thought my dog age 15 was dying too. I cried so much. But now that he may have this disease I hope he gets better because he’s the only dog that I’ve ever had. He can’t walk or stand, so I hope his health returns like before.
@@Craigdaspike my dog had it which is what brought me here. She has made a 95% recovery I’d say… still a slight head tilt… it really is terrifying when it happens
compared to human medicine it's nothing. i work as a vet tech and i can tell you most vets don't make near as much as human doctors. they still have bills, supplies and employees to pay. i wish they weren't as expensive either but it's just a reality of operating a business. if there was a way for me to blink and make their services free i would. sadly my poodle mix had to be put to sleep in september because she suffered with this and couldn't come out of her episode. not a day goes by that i don't think about her. my personal opinion is that if you have a pet you should have a little money stashed away just in case they need medical care. it's just part of responsible pet ownership.
BE PATIENT! It’s looks pitiful and your heart breaks! But it clears up! My 10 plus year old schnauzer got it it was a very rough week , but yesterday I saw a drastic improvement!shes back to playing and wagging her tail! She’s %80 normal slight head tilt yet and very mild stumbling but improving!!! Just love them make them comfortable.
Does your dog have a permeate head tilt? I just woke up today with my almost 11 yo chiwawa crying and titling his head. I have a feeling I slept with my leg on him and I can't stop being mad at myself.
@@Lovelylupitaaa I am so sorry to hear! I am lying here watching my dog stumbling around and falling over. I took him to the vet yesterday and his bloodwork was perfect! But, I haven't slept in two nights taking care of him. He is 18 but looks and acts like he is 8. A week ago he was running and acting like a puppy, and overnight he is walking stiff legged and falling over. I agree, it is so hard to watch, I can't stand it!! The vet was going to put him down until she looked at the bloodwork and said he had the numbers of a 5 or 6 year old healthy dog. But I am being pressed by my girlfriend to put him down 😥 In any event, take heart, he/she may be fine in a week or so..as long as he/she is eating and drinking my vet said it is a good sign. My very best, and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your dog!
I'm just a few days into this with my 13 yo Jack Russell. It's been a roller coaster going from thinking I'd lost him to learning it wasn't a stroke and that he will return to normal with care and time. I know that when we're through this, I will treasure every moment and road trip with my buddy. Thanks so much for posting this info. Now 4 weeks and two days after onset, he's almost back to normal. Don't give up on your friend.
Im so surprised this isnt talked about enough. Almost everytime this happens people are un prepared or have never heard of this. I would really encourage Vets to talk about this especially with older dogs that this is something that can happen. My 16 year old dog is currently going through this and we thought she was dying, we took her to an emergency vet and they said they see this nearly every other day. I really wish there was more awareness for this so pet owners can be better prepared
@@nottodayreaper5178 Yes exactly that's my reason too, I've 2 dogs one of them is old and sick I can't watch him suffer I can't tell you how upset I am about it I am not strong enough to put him down every week his medications cost me £100 but I prefer to pay for it rather than put him down
We are going through this right now with our 14 year old precious mutt Roxie. It started 6 days ago. We woke up to her panting and licking us in distress. She fell off the bed😢instead of using her ramp, which she has due to ACL surgeries in both back legs. We guided her to back yard using Help 'em Up harness, which has been a godsend since her leg injuries. She circled and wobbled and collapsed. I thought she was dying and it was traumatic. She has in last 6 days puked once (a LOT!), got bad diarrhea one day, but other days eating just fine. First day she had darting eyes uncontrollably. That was sad coz she couldn't rest! We are still wobbly and I hand feed and water her and assist with getting outside, but she rests well in her bed. I will update when she recovers! I hoped she be better by now but I heard it can even take two months. I had ignorant vet who told us to consider euthanasia!
Thank you so much for the thorough information. My 14 yr old Lab has had 2 episodes in 2 months. The first time he was recovering in 5 days. The second time, its been 2 weeks. He is such an independent boy but I still help him potty, and walk. He is back to following me around the house and taking car rides with me. I give him full body massages when he gets anxious. He's eating good. We are continuing to love each other day by day. Thank you soo much for the understanding and hope. You have lifted my spirit! Hugs and handshakes to you!!!😊
@ladawngurley4582 Hiya my doghas just had his 2nd episode 2 and had months since his flrst one. How did your dog recover after first one. How long has it been since the 2nd one? Thanks
This video has really helped me understand this disease and has also helped myself deal with any emotions so I thank you for this. My 13 (soon to be 14) year old cocker spaniel suddenly developed this in the middle of the night, luckily she was sleeping in my room at the time so I was woken by her shaking. My heart breaks that she could have suffered these symptoms on her own in her bed downstairs when nobody could come help/was awake. We have made her very comfortable and are making sure she stays hydrated and are hoping the symptoms ease off after a couple of days. It's lovely to read all of the hopeful comments!
My dog is close to a 100% recovered from vestibular disease. It happened a month ago. It was horrifying at first....when you realize it's vestibular and not a stroke you need to not be scared and just be prepared to be a fulltime nurse for a few days. Day 2 of total loss of equillibrium she could sleep briefly even though her eyes were darting. I would pick her up and move her around whenever she wanted to change rooms. I finally got her to go outside to do her business by proping her up with a towel under her chest. It took a lot of work. She wasn't interested in water or dog food. At the end of day 2 i got sone warm broth down her. Day 3 i got her to eat a little pizza(pizza is better for a starved dog than nothing) and she started to really enjoy broth. It was around day 4 that she started making progress. Her eye movement slowed down. All she could do all day was rest and sleep. It was around day 6 that she was able to walk freely without falling over. She has coasted at 99% for the last 3 weeks. Im hoping she progresses from 99 to a 100% soon. But overall her quality of life was great after 7 days. The worst part is when it first happens. It's shocking. You don't know what's going on and your dog is even more scared than you are. It can be so horrific. You just need to be patient and make your dog comfortable with pillows that prevent the head tilt. Dont try to force drugs or try to make them pee drink or eat. They need rest the first 12 hours
This happened to my dog this week too. We are on day 5 and she is doing so much better but still needs a lot of assistance. Your post has given me even more hope, thank you. I am so grateful though because Wednesday morning I made the vet appointment to have her put down, thinking her kidneys were failing. The vet diagnosed CVD because of her eyes darting horizontally. I've posted above all the things that helped because I was so fortunate this week and I would like what we went through to help other dogs not suffer. I've heard cats get this too.
James, Im trying to figure out if my dog has the same thing. We are going to the vet tonight...hes been very lethargic, whining a lot, wobbly and at times unable to stand up. The one thing that leads me to believe it is this its the head tilt and going one direction. Did your pup wine a lot during recover time? No eye flicker though with my pup..not sure if that is consistent with this condition still. Thank you
@@AlexandraHAnderson I just had a crash course in CVD this week with my dog. My vet diagnosed it with the horizontal eyes darting. My dog did not whine, she did not appear in pain at all but she did appear anxious. There are videos of dogs that are whining and the titles say vestibular disease, so perhaps it depends on the dog. I gave her 1-2 drops of CBD oil (with no THC at all). This calmed her within 20 minutes. There are other reasons for wobbles though. What are the other symptoms? Is your dog arching her back? That can be kidneys. If it's kidneys, Tripsy's for Dogs is miraculous, but you also have to feed a good diet (preferably real food because it's the dog food that's part of the problem) and low phosphorus.
@@lostarts598 my dog is 13-14. She never made a full recovery, but she's around 99% recovered. The most challenging things are peeing and drinking. She refused water, but some hearty broth got her drinking fluids again. Your dog needs tasty liquid. To pee, i had to prop her up with a towel under her shoulders, it took many tries and it also took her 20 minutes to pee.
thank you for the information in this video. i took my senior dog to the emergency vet when he suddenly couldn't get up or walk and kept leaning to one side and falling over. they suspect it is vestibular disease and are currently monitoring him and doing some tests. glad to hear its not as scary as it presented and i'm looking forward to bringing him back home and helping him recover edit: he made a full recovery in about a week!
Try cayenne pepper to prevent this. If the dog gets it again, which is likely, rub a little on her gum. The attack will stop within seconds as cayenne dilates blood vessels. Vets don't have the skills to treat vestibular disease in dogs from what I saw unfortunately and my mother's dog suffered a lot of trauma until we gave her a small amount daily in her food. It never happened again after a month of daily episodes that I had to stop by putting cayenne pepper on her gums. The vet's prescribed medication did nothing to help. That was 2 years ago and the dog is now 16 years old and healthy for a dog that age. It may sound unlikely but u will find it works, is cheap and has no side effects other than the heat from spice which is prefferably to that awful shaking and eye rolling dogs suffer with it
I have a 16 year old beagle who has had a stroke, and cognitive decline. She is at the end of the road. She has been doing this. We may have to have the vet end her suffering. Sad😢 I lost my parents, my brother, and now my dog. :(((
Thank you SO much for this video. Four days ago, my 15 year old dog developed a head tilt and staggering. I was terribly afraid he had suffered a stroke and feared that euthanasia was likely. Before I called my vet, I decided to do a quick internet check and fortunately, I found your video. Your description of the disease was identical to what my dog exhibited. He got worse yesterday and couldn't stand at all, but I'm happy to report that today has been a very good day. His balance is better, he can stand on his own. I cannot thank you enough for sharing your knowledge. You were certainly a blessing for my dog, Roscoe and I.
did he eat and drink water during this? sounds just like what our Maea is going through - the only way to get food down and water is for me to make her eat and drink.. but she's also nauseous so I dont wont to over due.. fine line.thx
Deb White he did eat and drink....but not a lot. I put a little water in his mouth to make sure he stayed hydrated and he would eat small amounts if I hand fed him.
My 16yr old lab is going through this right now. It’s heartbreaking. She can’t even stand up. She’s eating and drinking though. How can she go to the bathroom if she can’t walk? I don’t care if she goes inside. Hell she could go in my bed where she sleeps and I wouldn’t care. I dont want her to be in any pain. I’m so worried abt her. :(
Thank you for taking the time to put this video up. It was very comforting to know some facts after a REALLY scary experience of this in an ageing yet otherwise very healthy much loved member of the family. Happily, she made a speedy recovery almost as fast as the onset and probably wonders what all the fuss was about sitting up with her ALL night comforting and supporting her....whilst she snored!!! Thanks again!
My chihuahua is 19. It’s so hard to define what started when, but I definitely noticed the leaning more after she started Galliprant. I’m trying to afford working with my wonderful veterinarian but she’s 19... I hate seeing her uncomfortable, but I can’t make that final decision. :(
My 14 years old Belgium Sheppard has just started to recover from Vestibular. Her condition thankfully was idopathic however, she was in the vets for 4 days when we got a call saying we have to think about euthanising her as she was not recovering within apparently the '3 day period'. We told the vets no as we were informed beforehand that this diesiese the main thing is time. Thankfully she is now home, eating and drinking. She can't use her back legs still as she is struggling to stand but slowly she is getting better. Thank you for saying that time is important with this diesiese.
My German shepherd/collie had a bacterial infection and the vet kept suggesting to put him down on the first day when he had the infection because of age. Sometimes they might be right but sometimes they aren't...mine recovered after a week or so back to normal but his back legs took a little permanent damage but he's still walking, eating and drinking water in his own time. He's now what I think is experiencing this vestibular desease at the moment on his third day being sick but he's active, wobbling when walking and sometimes throwing up but I know he will recover. Only time will tell if his legs have taken another permanent knocking to them but I'm thankful that he's still really active. End of day vets can know so much but you as an owner know your dog the best!
My dog was 14 and suddenly developed a massive head tilt and was falling on the ground... completely unable to get up and was twirling and struggling to get up. The vet said he had Vestibular disease. Although, I was told he'd recover within a few days... I decided to put him to rest as he already was experiencing dementia and massive hind leg issues....I didnt think he'd be able to handle the recovery. I'm feeling very devastated about my decision but in the moment I felt it was the right thing to do. Note that while watching some videos I do actually wonder if it was vestibular disease as his symptoms were very severe.
It's absolutely vital that we treat each dog as an individual. What's right for one would be the wrong choice for others. In an old dog who are already suffering from other debilitating conditions you are absolutely right, recovering from a really severe episode could have been brutal for him, and there is no guarantee he would have completely recovered. You made the decision with love and his best interests in mind so I'm sure it was the right one to make
I took my 16 year old dog to the vet today and am also in anguish because I hope she recovers but if she dosent I am considering putting her to sleep. Its so heart breaking to see her like this. She cant even get up.
my 13 year old dog has symptoms of vestibular disease and i am torn on the same topic. he was getting old but he was still at least able to walk and eat. i dont know if he can make a recovery
Try cayenne pepper to prevent this. If the dog gets it again, which is likely, rub a little on her gum. The attack will stop within seconds as cayenne dilates blood vessels. Vets don't have the skills to treat vestibular disease in dogs from what I saw unfortunately and my mother's dog suffered a lot of trauma until we gave her a small amount daily in her food. It never happened again after a month of daily episodes that I had to stop by putting cayenne pepper on her gums. The vet's prescribed medication did nothing to help. That was 2 years ago and the dog is now 16 years old and healthy for a dog that age. It may sound unlikely but u will find it works, is cheap and has no side effects other than the heat from spice which is prefferably to that awful shaking and eye rolling dogs suffer with it
John wait so cayenne pepper actually helps? I want to try this but I don’t want to cause more pain if it doesn’t work, where did you get this idea from bc it amazing if it does work!
I live in Upper MI and Thanksgiving weekend, we got nearly two feet of snow. Normally, my cockapoo Ginger loves to romp through the snow. But it was too deep, up to her head, and I turned her around and we went back into the house. Shortly after, I noticed she was gimping around and chalked it up to the strenuous snow walk. Then my Mom noticed Ginger was hanging her head. As the evening progressed it was like Ginger was drunk. Early the next morning, she began vomiting. To say I was freaked out was an understatement. I called ahead and told my vet I was coming by, and would wait for an opening. Luckily, it was not a long wait. Looking at my poor pooch, I thought she had a stroke. She will be 13 in Jan. '20. The vet was pretty sure it was vertigo, which I didn't know even existed! It will be two weeks tomorrow. I'll cut to the chase: Here's what helped, what didn't, and where Ginger is at. What helped: Meds that the vet gave, which offered relief: anti-nausea med was huge--in fact, I got a refill. To insure her to eat and not get dehydrated from vomiting. Also, the anti-biotic to get rid of any ear infection. Same with ear drops. Quiet environment: I got Ginger comfy, had dim lighting, TV or music turned low, talked quietly to her and let her rest. Helped her eat and drink: with the head tilt, it was hard for her to reach, plus getting over from nausea. For her, I shred up some chicken, her all time fave. Little by little she ate. And started drinking a little water, especially after being force-fed pills. Getting around: After she started walking a bit, mostly potty breaks, I had to carry her outside. But once I could see she was walking better, I let her go outside on her own, right behind her in case she stumbled. After a week, she started going for walks again. And eating more, And in week two, her personality and energy started coming back. What didn't work: At least for Ginger, the steroid Prednisone. It gave her really bad diarrhea. 15 times in 12 hours. A very rough night for both of us! The second vet visit confirmed it might be too rough for her, so we stopped, and the runs immed. stopped! Where we are at: 2 weeks in, Ginger's attitude, energy, and stamina are back. What is still there is the head tilt and some standard dog movements, like jumping up on her back legs or tipping to one side occasionally. Question: I am not sure what to do next. Are there doggie PT exercises? Another trip to the vet? Time? Any help appreciated, and hope what I shared helps others faced with this. Rick
Hi Rick, sorry I've just seen your comment. Thanks for sharing your experience and I hope Ginger has continued to improve as time is typically all that is needed along with the support you are giving. Checking in with your vet if you continue to have concerns will help give you other suggestions as to the best way to help Ginger.
This is great information! A veterinarian diagnosed our old German Shepherd with idiopathic vestibular disease. He gave us medication to help his stomach but oddly didn’t give us so positive a prognosis, maybe not wanting to get our hopes up. However, in just a few days the old boy progressed well, eating normally, perking up and walking without stumbling. I just posted a video of him (on my channel) doing a little fetch to show family members who were worried about him.
Thanks for sharing. It looks like he's recovering really well! It can take several weeks for the head tilt to resolve and in some dogs it will stick around but they will learn to compensate for it
First of all, cheers to having a great, straight forward understanding of this disease. It is very scary to see your dog in this condition. Last night, everything was fine with our Sophie, then she fell over and started rolling on one side. We were frantic!! The diagnosis was Vestibular Disease. Never heard of it before, so this was a shock. As the vet told us about the disease, I could see she was certain of the diagnosis. My husband asked if there was ear meds or even inflammatory meds that we could have, but the vet said, "No, it's not going to go away with those things. This takes time." She told us that she'd call us in two weeks to see how things were going. I thought, two weeks??? I had no idea that the first day or two is the worst. She never mentioned that part to us. Today is the full day and she's at least sitting up and attempting to walk, so we felt okay about that, but she still seems confused and will sit there with her head tilted and not really showing any signs of wanting to do anything. I think she's really confused as to why this is happening. I hope she'll feel better soon. I hate seeing her like this. UGH!!!!
Hi, I am currently going through this with not only my dog but my mother's dog too. We've also had dogs pass recently too. So my mother and I really needed to find this video! Thank you so much for the ease of understanding and information. My dog is a 13 year old American Staffordshire Terrier/American Bully make named Kratos. I have been going through this with him for the last three years. It's been really tough but my boy is tougher. Ha. It's hard to keep him down when he wants to play but his body has gone "wonky" on him. His right ear is always getting infected, he had an accident years ago with his ear, it was completely rebuilt. The last 2 years he's had several abscesses by that ear, it causes swelling in his face and top skull. One time the swelling was so bad he looked like a Bull Terrier, not joking at all. It was scary. He also gets sick on and off, I always have a can of pumpkin puree on the shelves. Now my Mother's dog is also her Emotional Support dog/Therapy/Only friend. She's had Peaches as long as I've had Kratos, so 13 years. The dogs grew up together and are ageing together. So my Mother is having a hard time with her Peaches. We took "Peach" to the vets today as she seemed to have a stroke or so I thought. She was refusing food/treats/water, vomiting, disoriented and stumbling. She had vomited so much and wouldn't take water at all so I thought it would be best to take her to the vet for at least stomach pills and a bag of IV. Our vet gives us Prednisone for Kratos and she will probably be giving some for Peaches as well. I am off and on about the Prednisone, years ago we lost one of our dogs quickly after starting the Prednisone treatment. That dog has just had a bath and was playing with her sister to going to sleep and not waking up, she was just 6. So we use the Prednisone as needed.
How can you take care if your baby when it's more expensive then a humans this sad should be illegal my baby is 14 and she is going through this the first time in 14 years 💔 what to do when not enough money????
I just want to die for jumping the gun and having my 15 year old rott/shepard mix euthanized last week. Nearly two years ago he was diagnosed with kidney disease. Then he had begun wobbling and falling over occasionally and that went on for over a year. He was also losing muscle and couldn't stand for long without his back end drooping and falling. He had gone from 70 pounds in his early days to 45 pounds on his last visit to the vet a few months ago. Last week, early Sunday morning Dec. 4, he got a severe case of vestibular disease. Rapid eye flickering, vomiting, rolling, severe walking in circles, head tilt and eventually he couldn't stand at all. When I helped him onto his feet, they would curl forward. The vet recommended we give him until Wednesday to see if there would be any improvement. She checked his ears for infection, but they were clear. She was afraid it was in the brain, but other than bloodwork, no other tests were done. His kidneys had worsened, (SDMA 15 µg/dl, CREA 3.5 mg/dl, BUN 41 mg/dl) but he was still drinking and urinating. I was feeding him through the side of his mouth while laying down and using a medicine dropper for water. Friday Dec. 9, there was still no improvement. He would frequently roll on his back, reach for the ceiling and cry out. Afraid of what the weekend would bring and my vet closed, I took him for his last ride. Now after reading about all the cases where it took a dog over a week to recover, I hate myself and will never forgive myself for not giving him more time! I have vowed to never, ever again make that call, no matter the circumstances. Knowing I had my dog killed when he could have been fine with more time is the worst feeling in the world!
It sounds like there was a lot more going on than "simple" vestibular disease where a dog is completely healthy before the episode. This really wasn't the case for you and really it sounds like you made the right choice for your dog. I'm sorry for your loss
@@OurPetsHealth Thank you. I know he wasn't in the best health. It is just so hard thinking that Saturday he was still walking (short distances), eating (very little) and even jumped on the bed, and within a week he is dead. I should have never let my fear of the vet being closed on the weekend let me rush to this decision that can't be reversed. I know he was going downhill, but I would give anything now for even a few more months.
Took my dog to the emergency vet because of rapid onset symptoms. They put him in a cage and had us wait 6 hours. They never even checked him They said he seemed fine but as soon as we made then tske him out he started tuning in circles again. They charged me 126 dollars and had me wait 6 hours for NOTHING. my local vet has given me medication and he's seeming to be better
To stop fits of vestibular put Cayenne Pepper powder on the dogs gum. Before you count to 3 the fit will be over. Its causes vasodilation. A pinch in food daily is a good prevention. No side effects. Cheap. After a few months preventative dosing daily you can space it out and see if it goes without Cayenne Pepper. Its sounds too easy, try it and see for yourself. Total cost is about 50 cents and it actually works🐕🙏
My little chihuahua at 13 years have started acting weirdly. He often keeps his head tilted to the right and have turned around in a few circles. He's not using his hind legs that well and has quite a bit of a bad balance. He has fallen over a couple of times. I tried scratching his hind legs (he loves when that happens, plus he stretch them out then) and after the stretching he regained his balance for 5 minutes or so. I don't know what to do, so I'm really worried and afraid I'm gonna lose him. Thank you for making this video and talking about it ❤
I’m on day 4 of my 18 year old chihuahua doing his impression of an alligator death roll. Vet gave me meclizine and told us it should clear up in around 72 hours. Thanks for the information. Any tips on getting through this is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for freely sharing your hard earned knowledge! You obviously really do care. I've weathered this and the other that you linked with your friend who went through this with his dog. Helping me stay calm and keep hope. Liked and subscribed!
My 14 year old dog went through this on a walk a few days ago. She's in amazing health for her age but just collapsed and I had to carry her home then drive to an emergency vet thinking she had had a stroke and would need to be put down. Sat in the car park due to covid thinking I wouldn't see her again. 3 days later and she's back out on some small walks. Still a bit stumbly and slowly getting her appetite again but the improvement in just 72 hours is night and day. Pretty horrible thing to go through, but these videos have been really reassuring
Thank you for this ! Terrifying for us last night in extreme heat in U.K. I thought he had a stroke - rushed him to Myerscough Vets in Clayton le Dale in Lancashire . The vet we saw Ellie Pierce was incredible - reassuring us as she examined Harvey ❤️ On steroids and ear drops pray that he will be ok - 15 year old Spaniel who we love so much ❤️❤️
Here is a FB post I made on my experience yesterday. Could this have been vestibular disease instead of a stroke? God gave me a true miracle today. Has anyone had an experience with their dog having a stroke? My dog had one today. She was in the car with me, on our way to get a filter for the furnace, when she jumped in my lap, shivering with fear. Minutes later, she collapsed into my arms. I raced to Banfield, just minutes away, pulled up to the curb and ran in with her asking for help. The vet took her in the back and came back with her after what felt like an eternity, but was really only about 10 minutes. She told me Kandi had had a massive stroke, and that the prognosis was grim. Her eyes were darting back and forth, she didn't have feeling in her paws, and she was wobbly, unable to sit up, and unfocused. The vet advised euthanasia, and I had to make the impossible decision to have her put down. The vets put us in a private room with a couch, and I had her wrapped up in a blanket in my arms. They said she wasn't in pain, and to take whatever time we needed. I called my sister, and we prayed together for her in tears. Her fur was drenched with them. From my FB posts you can see that she is my entire world. I said the hardest goodbye I've had to say since my father and sister-in-law died. We sat together, and I prayed for God to keep her safe until we could be together again. I could go on and on about all the things I thought and prayed about, but this is already a long post. But then...slowly, she raised her head. She got more inquisitive about her surroundings. Eventually she wanted to get up, so I steadied her, and within about 20 minutes, she was up and walking and wagging her tail. She is 100 percent herself again. I brought her home! I had paid for her cremation and the whole nine yards--they had to refund me. It was the sweetest refund I ever received, on multiple levels. The entire staff was astonished. I am in awe, and so incredibly grateful to God for this unmistakable miracle. She isn't out of the woods. I have to take her for an MRI to see what caused this. The vet said once it happens once, it could happen again and be more frequent. If you pray, please keep her in mind. If anyone has had an experience with canine strokes and had their dog come back from the episode, please let me know of any advice. 🐾💖
Given the speed of recovery and signs she showed it certainly could be idiopathic vestibular disease. It could also be some kind of seizure, brain lesion or other problem too. The fact you are taking her for an MRI should give you answers one way or the other. Good luck!
Take your pet to the veterinary. My dog was check by the ears , clean up (too much stuff inside her ears). And weird was that start over night. They medicate her for one week (inflammation and antibiotics) . She getting better, we changer her diet to royal canine ($25 ) to boost her appetite and strength . Don't wait for dog get 2 days with this just run to vets, if love your pet. DO NOT SLEEP YOUR PET!. my dog was check and some blood labs and physical check($144.00 USD) they ask for more stuff (x rays) , i did not say ''yes'' because, each one cost $80-$120 , name of medication ($22.00 more) Prednisone 5mg and Clavamox 500mg tabs..and i change her diet for boosting her appetite and energy. Put a lot water (change it) Also you need to stay with the dog in some place save to clean him (urine) and check him each time. (she 15 years old) With ears infection *not pure german shepherd*
We have experienced this with our 10-year-old Shihtzu over the last few days. Oddly, however, about 30 minutes after each episode of this, he is completely fine (normal movement, walking, running, etc.). He has never had nausea and has never stopped eating or drinking. Emergency Vet (we see regular vet shortly) diagnosed it as Vestibular syndrome, but I am doubting this, as his has happened multiple times (sporadic) and symptoms disappear each time shortly after. Is that typical with Vestibular disease?
I am so sorry to hear that! It is definitely very scary when it happens, but we did have a full work up on our dog by our regular vet (Xrays, bloodwork, neuro exam) and they found nothing wrong. They said in his case, it is related to his age and may or may not happen again. If it is vestibular disease, it typically is temporary, cannot really be prevented, usually results in full recovery, and all you can really do is keep them comfortable and provide them with extra care (helping them walk, lowering the lights, helping them eat/drink/potty) during an episode. Sending love to your grand pup!
Hi my dog loves swimming and it's so good for his arthritis. Unfortunately he had his first vestibular attack 2 weeks ago. He now has a head tilt but is recovering day by day. I have read that dogs should NOT swim from now on. Is this correct, what is the best approach as he loves swimming?????
Wish I knew about this disease a decade ago. I may have put down my 11-year old Weimaraner prematurely. He was diagnosed with Wobblers when he was 4, so I assumed the Wobblers finally took out his back legs. He was a very good boy and I would have loved a few more years with him. We still feel guilty about our decision. It happened on the July 4 Holiday and our vet was out of state, so we were stuck with the local Emergency Vet Clinic.
My 13 yo Jack Russell just had to stay in the vet hospital because of serious vertigo symptoms. Did you ever considered weed killer spray as a cause? All my estate has been sprayed just 2 days a go. I have asked not to do it or put sign/information about it, but of course I was ignored. She always gets sick 🤢 when in contact with those chemicals. I can't recall older dogs getting this ,year's a go- in Poland,where I was born. Is there any older/retired vet from Eastern Europe who can confirm my theory?
Dr. My little guy is 16 years old and has started multiple strokes in a period of an hour. He cries and is in pain & bites on his tongue while going through it. Is it Vestibular Disease or is it something else? He has been with me since he was 6 weeks old, has had no trauma and is absolutely loved with a healthy diet. Please let me know what you think it is and it pains me to see him suffer so much. He’s started about 3 days ago and I am not sure what my options are as I work 5 days a week. Please 🙏🏽 and thank you sir!
It is very sad. She has had very little to eat in three whole days! And has thrown up twice. Looks Pitiful, bumping her head and body. Please tell me what can I get her to eat? Is she in pain? I have tramadol to give her for pain, but I don’t want to give it to her on an empty stomach. She was drinking fairly well.
Try cayenne pepper to prevent this. If the dog gets it again, which is likely, rub a little on her gum. The attack will stop within seconds as cayenne dilates blood vessels. Vets don't have the skills to treat vestibular disease in dogs from what I saw unfortunately and my mother's dog suffered a lot of trauma until we gave her a small amount daily in her food. It never happened again after a month of daily episodes that I had to stop by putting cayenne pepper on her gums. The vet's prescribed medication did nothing to help. That was 2 years ago and the dog is now 16 years old and healthy for a dog that age. It may sound unlikely but u will find it works, is cheap and has no side effects other than the heat from spice which is prefferably to that awful shaking and eye rolling dogs suffer with it
@@santiagogaleas9372 this was my other account, and unfortunately he passed away pretty shortly after this, he had a good run, he lived to be 21 years old, and he was very loved.
Does the Vestibular Disease in older dog repeat again? For example, my dog was diagnosed with vestibular disease in February and now, in July he went through another vestibular disease eposide (eyes rolling, losing balance)...but recovered within 5 minutes.
My 15 yr old jack russell got this 6 weeks ago but recovered in a few days. She had a large mammary tumour removed 4 weeks ago and now I think the vestibular has come back, however this time her eyes are fine. Can they get vestibular without the eye wobbles? She just looks really ill, very wobbly, lame, walks all twisted (sometimes falling backwards) and she has a lot of bruising, especially under her front leg which is swollen. Also, her chest and under her chin seem very puffed up and that didn't come on till a fortnight after her operation. She's still eating (though very choosy) and she's going to the toilet okay.
My 13 yo Border Terrier has developed a mild vestibular disease after receiving a rabies and distemper vaccine. She has been pretty healthy and puppy like until this popped up. She has head tilt, nystagmus, and a bit of wobbling. She has no trouble eating but clearly doesn’t trust herself on the stairs or getting out of bed. She has improved a bit today(showed up Sunday night, and today is Tuesday).
Why is my dog yelping now. This is day 3. She cant walk ,because she wobbles badly. First 2 days was little wobble, now her wobble is much worse. And she got this because of an ear infection, she is 2 years old
My 7 yr old pitbull 2 days ago puking, diarrhea, stumbling, shaking and now he's lost feeling on left side of face he can't blink his left eye and drool pours out of his mouth and he stumbles around can't eat because it just falls out of his mouth. His attitude is okay but he seems depressed or confused. I can't take this because 3 days ago he was my "Mug's". Is this this disease or stroke?
My roscoe woke up yesterday unable to keep his balance. Seems like his ear but it's getting worse and with no finances I'm scared to death what I can do 😢
I think my 14yo german shepard/collie is going through this at the moment. Hes still falling and imbalance when walking but its the third day and hes eating when he can but still vommiting which i dont know how to calm down.
Can dogs have these symptoms from intestinal worms or one celled parasites? If a dog was not dewormed in 6 months, then can that be the cause of the symptoms? She was continuosly tested for heartworms and all the tests came back negative. She was trembling after receiving the dewormer and threw up shortly after, so I guess that had no effect. So basically can lungworms or intestinal worms or parasites cause vestibular disease? The MRI did not show ear infection, but rather leasions in the brain and I was told by one vet that these leasions could be from tapeworm cysts. This vet also told me that parasites release toxins that effect the nervous system. Please, a simple yes or no answer would be really helpful, as I barely have any money left for further exams.
Helps his stressing out if u pet him both sides at the same time. Just very slow and long pet strokes, head to toe. 16 year old bishon frise. Just enough so he stopped swaying his head back in forth. My old dog is already blind and deaf so i assume he is in a panic already...as am i. He aint in pain by anything else. Glad this video explained enough to know, its not its endgame for my ol mutt.
Thanks for your video I have a problem like this with my dog like she gets up and walks around but she barely have balance and sometimes fall and it just started a day ago I took her to the dog er they gave me some meds said to keep a eye on her any suggestions to treat her at home.she a 8 yo dog her gums still pink like they should be it's just no balance and walking sideways
What about a 6 year old dog we have a beagle who started all these symptoms very aggressively it started slowly over 3-5 days and now she barely wants to move but when asked she will go outside have you heard of it in young dogs with no chance in there day to day life
Our otherwise healthy 14 year old mini Schnauzer .. was hit with this a week ago .. very scary , eyes rolling back and forth , head tilt to the left , walking like a drunk .. vet believes it is idiopathic and she will recover .. today one week later she is walking much better , eyes not moving as much .. eating as much as ever . We have been told that total recovery can take 3-4 weeks .. she is 14 and always very healthy .. mother lived to be 17 so we are hopeful .
To stop fits of vestibular put Cayenne Pepper powder on the dogs gum. Before you count to 3 the fit will be over. Its causes vasodilation. A pinch in food daily is a good prevention. No side effects. Cheap. After a few months preventative dosing daily you can space it out and see if it goes without Cayenne Pepper. Its sounds too easy, try it and see for yourself. My dog got it at 13, and died at 18, over 4.5 years free of a single fit using this treatment for 3 months. Total cost of treatment is 50 cents. Best of luck with yours❤️🐕🙏
My dog got it a couple months ago, then came out of it after 5-6 days. This morning she got it again. Not as bad but obvious struggle to walk. I took her to the vet the first time and they have her motion sickness pills. Now I’m worried about her but being used to it, she didn’t vomit this time and is walking better than the first time. Hope she pulls through again
My little George just went through this. I work in a vet clinic, and had seen some pets who had had strokes. I was worried that's what had happened. I had also seen dogs with vestibular disease, but had not seen the beginning and did not know it came on so sudden. It's quite scary to see it. I took George to work with me, and was really relived when the vet said it was vestibular disease. It only took a week for it to clear up. Even his head tilt has gone, which I know doesn't always happen.
i just searched this up as imc crying home alone on the floor with my 13 year old lab and she won't get up and i can't call my mum as she is at work and works with the nhs
Try cayenne pepper to prevent this. If the dog gets it again, which is likely, rub a little on her gum. The attack will stop within seconds as cayenne dilates blood vessels. Vets don't have the skills to treat vestibular disease in dogs from what I saw unfortunately and my mother's dog suffered a lot of trauma until we gave her a small amount daily in her food. It never happened again after a month of daily episodes that I had to stop by putting cayenne pepper on her gums. The vet's prescribed medication did nothing to help. That was 2 years ago and the dog is now 16 years old and healthy for a dog that age. It may sound unlikely but u will find it works, is cheap and has no side effects other than the heat from spice which is prefferably to that awful shaking and eye rolling dogs suffer with it
I’m coming back to this video. My 11 year old giant schnauzer had this issue… a couple of weeks on motion sickness medicine worked for him and he’s back to 💯. Also, while we took him to the ER for the vestibular issues, they found a growth on his spleen that was close to rupturing. You could say the vestibular disease saved his life. Love and light!
My chihuahua experienced this last year it was terrifying and heart breaking. She’s was about 15-16 years old when it happened and she doesn’t really have any teeth. We would get a bowl that was flat enough to help with her tilted head and blended her food. At first for the few 3 days she just didn’t want to eat but thankfully she eventually did like around the end of day 3 or 4! We also had a box or some borders of pillows so she won’t flip and hit herself. I constantly watched her like a hawk it’s been a year now and she is left with a permanent head tilt it’s not as bad tho to others it looks weird but to me she hasn’t changed one bit. She’s acts normal and is happy. However, not so long after that she does suffer from cushion disease till today :( Oh yeah sure maybe bc she was old but I think one of the factors that led her to have idiopathic vestibular disease is bc people around the neighborhood would constantly light fire works for almost more than 3 months straight. Like it wasn’t even near 4th of July. Thankfully after a year they stoped. My dog was very terrified and till today she is scared of thoes sounds. I always do my best to hide her.
My dog started having the problems after moving to a town with cell towers everywhere. Low and behold, there are studies supporting that cell towers and other devices cause vestibular problems. I read one in particular regarding rapid eye movement and loss of balance in humans. If it effects humans, imagine what it will do to a tiny little dog. Unfortunately, I don’t have to imagine, I just took my dog to the vet yesterday and just as I suspected.
My pup has this now... he is a 16 yo Maltese.... also has cushings, and currently also being treated for pancreatitis..... poor little guy seems miserable and in pain...treating him with meclazine and a muscle relaxer currently. My poor baby.😢
To stop fits of vestibular put Cayenne Pepper powder on the dogs gum. Before you count to 3 the fit will be over. Its causes vasodilation. A pinch in food daily is a good prevention. No side effects. Cheap. After a few months preventative dosing daily you can space it out and see if it goes without Cayenne Pepper. Its sounds too easy, try it and see for yourself
Took my old boy to be put to sleep yesterday, vet said he had this and was ok to come home to see if gets better...... Poor little lad was minutes away from going to the park in the sky and we was in pieces
I would only say that is would be important to adjust the insulin dose based on how much is being eaten in relation to normal but any change should be made after discussion with your vet
morning doctor 9 days ago our dog fall of the bed up stairs when we was down stairs but she fall with such a bang but after that she seem to be ok last sat night 22.30 i was feeding her a couple of treats with in 2 mins of feeding the treats she start acting waired so thought at that time she had a block with the treats, but then come aware it was a siezure which was very scury to witness she then came around after that but 1 hour after she had a futher 5 siezure and takeing her to the vets she has had a futher 3 siezure the nexts night,that was a sunday night .she has not had any more since ,but the proplem being she has lost he balance this only happens when is is standing STILL she either just falls backward or forwards on her legswhen having a drink of water she just falls forward face head first in to the bowel, when falling backwards she then fall back while at the same time she is having a poo or wee ,SO THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN SHE IS STANDING STILL she is ok when walking . she has a bit of flicking of the face and eyes and like her mind is in another place ,,,,we could do we some help on this as the vet is still unsure i would loved to show you the videos but not sure how thanks for your time
Sorry to hear this. Have you seen my video about seizure causes ruclips.net/video/Lbqtxhuo9CM/видео.html with an old dog that has not eaten anything I would worry most about organ failure or a brain lesion. Have any tests been run?
My 12 yr 8 month old registered English cocker spaniel began showing signs of this disease about 7 1/2 hours ago and your information is helpful in dealing with his stumbling and lack of energy. He vomited all his supper about 7 hours after eating - is this also a sign of the disease??
I had to put my baby down , this on dogs with arthritis is horrible 😢 he was in pain really bad he didn’t sleep well neither could do any of pee or poo cause he would fall and he was suffering not every dog makes it
I had commented on your video a couple of months ago(Gibkel-changed channel to Prewar strumming). My shepherd is nearly 18 and has been in circles for over a year now. First he went to the left then was only able to go to the right. As spring has started, albeit slowly due to Montana's resistance to warm, my old boy has all of a sudden righted himself. The symptoms are somedays nowhere to be found but when these cold fronts appear he falls back into these old circling habits. Strange to watch this unfold as he was nearly incapacitated by it and overnight, he's walking straight and going in and out of the house on his own. He hasn't been able to be able to do this in months. No question really but an puzzling observation.
Thanks for coming back and letting us know an update. I often say that not all of our pets read the text book, and it certainly sounds like your boy is one of them! Fantastic he's improved after such a time period, I hope it lasts for him
Thank you sooooo much for this video My 13 year old German Shepherd just started showing signs of this disease. I was devastated as i am not prepared to let her go yet. Took her to the Doctor and was given the same information but with less details. Your video made all the difference for me and my family
Going through this difficult episode that started yesterday with a 10 hour visit to the Emergency Room for my 14 year old Shepard mix. Thank you for the video.
My shihpoo is 16.5. The first time she exhibited signs was last year and yes, in two days full recovery. In April, she had the worst episode. I truly thought it was a seizure or stroke. She got better in about 3 days. Her last good day was 4/24. By the 29th we were at the vet. CDS with chronic arthritis. Her upside paw test was delayed, although she did turn it right side up. She won't eat (she would eat all day if you let her), won't drink water, and is 100% incontinent. *TRIGGER WARNING* Her bowels are now jelly like blood. It's Sunday, so we're going to the vet tomorrow. She's not on the mend, and I don't foresee a recovery. Her suffering is worst than anything imaginable. She's never been sick ALL 16.5 years of her life. I am grateful for that.
Our 16-year-old male Shih-Tzu, Dante, just started exhibiting all these symptoms a few days ago and my husband and I have been going out of our minds. I literally cried all of last night, asking myself, is this it? The vet's assistant today asked us if we were considering euthanising him and it just shocked us to our core because we're just not ready to give up on our little man. It all seems so sudden. They did an echocardiogram today, which showed hypertension. His teeth are in a very bad state but we don't think his heart can undergo general anaesthetic in order to get his teeth cleaned. We left him at the vet all day today on IV fluids because he's refused to eat for two days now. Feeling helpless and hopeless, I thought let me do some research and see if there's anything that can explain his symptoms and I found this video and Vestibular Disease. And the video of Dan & Buddy. It just seems to tick all the boxes and I found myself nodding as I watched and smiling with relief because all of a sudden, it felt like all hope was not lost and there was an answer and Dante could get better and his story isn't over yet... We hope! Tomorrow morning, we've got an appointment with our vet and we're going to suggest treatment for Vestibular Disease and we pray this is it!!!! Sending you all so much love and best wishes on your respective journeys. Whatever happens, you've given us a renewed hope and a gust of wind beneath our wings. Thank you so much! Best...Tim, Rita, Dante & Tula (his sister) xx
Have you got a dog showing signs of vestibular disease? Let us know your story in the comments.
If you want to hear a first hand experience of this condition make sure you check out Buddy's story: ruclips.net/video/9SgroGW6AIw/видео.html
What about a bunny
I have a bunny with this diseased
If they have a head tilt and having trouble moving then it is more likely to be something completely different and is often serious. You should definitely get them checked out. While I see very few rabbits this is not a problem that I am aware they suffer from
Hi , my dog had this Dec 31, 2018, and again a couple of weeks ago Feb. 2019. But is there any medication that they take? Is there anything we can do? My vets here don't know what to do or if there is a treatment? One vet did laser treatments, chiropractic treatments and acupuncture but she got it again anyway. I think she's okay and has improved since the second episode, but this leaves me with more questions than answers to be honest.
If it is indeed idiopathic vestibular disease then we don't know why it happens and so don't have a way to treat it apart from supportive care. There are other causes though so it could be worth doing more investigations in a dog who has repeat problems. Blood testing, middle ear x-rays, MRI would be examples, or referral to a neurologist. A dog can though have repeat episodes of idiopathic vestibular disease
Be patient, our 14yr old mutt went through it. As she started to start to use her front legs again I used a towel to lift her rear end up so she could go potty and start trying to use her back legs. She fully recovered, no head tilt. She lived to be 17yrs old.
thanks for sharing your story of hope
Mine is 16 she started 2 weeks ago😢
My boy Fraizer started today, Im glad to see your dog made a full recovery..it's so horrible to watch0
How long it takes to recovery? My 14 years old schnauzer is 2 weeks with and still can’t be up or even eat by himself
@@deborasevero7192 How is your dog?
My mixed breed is going through this, and she's 12 years old. I thought she was dying. I cried my eyes out and took her to an emergency hospital. She means everything to me. I've traveled across land and sea with her. She's my guardian angel and companion. I've been giving her therapy with a harness walking her around the yard and feeding her by hand with a liquid diet. She seems to be recovering. I prayed so much for her to stand on all her feet again, and she is. Sometimes, she falls and stumbles, but I'm right there to pick her back up. I love her very much. I wish she could live forever. Dogs are angels on earth.
I hope she's back to normal in no time
Yesterday, I thought my dog age 15 was dying too. I cried so much. But now that he may have this disease I hope he gets better because he’s the only dog that I’ve ever had. He can’t walk or stand, so I hope his health returns like before.
Did your dog make a recovery?
Hey, please help us with some reassurance. Has your dog recovered?
@@Craigdaspike my dog had it which is what brought me here. She has made a 95% recovery I’d say… still a slight head tilt… it really is terrifying when it happens
Wish vets weren't so expensive
compared to human medicine it's nothing. i work as a vet tech and i can tell you most vets don't make near as much as human doctors. they still have bills, supplies and employees to pay. i wish they weren't as expensive either but it's just a reality of operating a business. if there was a way for me to blink and make their services free i would. sadly my poodle mix had to be put to sleep in september because she suffered with this and couldn't come out of her episode. not a day goes by that i don't think about her. my personal opinion is that if you have a pet you should have a little money stashed away just in case they need medical care. it's just part of responsible pet ownership.
Sonny Boy ikr but my vets are cheap bc it’s pdsa it’s a charity for animals in England and u don’t have to pay well u can but it’s a donation
@@ShaneAlan78 the vets should learn to live within there means then.
I wish they weren't either
@@ShaneAlan78 I have no money to take my dog to the vet and she is having trouble walking she's about 10 to 12 years old
BE PATIENT! It’s looks pitiful and your heart breaks! But it clears up! My 10 plus year old schnauzer got it it was a very rough week , but yesterday I saw a drastic improvement!shes back to playing and wagging her tail! She’s %80 normal slight head tilt yet and very mild stumbling but improving!!! Just love them make them comfortable.
great to hear your dog is doing well now
Any tips our dog had this suddenly it's pretty sad
Does your dog have a permeate head tilt? I just woke up today with my almost 11 yo chiwawa crying and titling his head. I have a feeling I slept with my leg on him and I can't stop being mad at myself.
How long did it last? I feel like it getting worse for my dog :( Its hard to see.
@@Lovelylupitaaa I am so sorry to hear! I am lying here watching my dog stumbling around and falling over. I took him to the vet yesterday and his bloodwork was perfect! But, I haven't slept in two nights taking care of him. He is 18 but looks and acts like he is 8.
A week ago he was running and acting like a puppy, and overnight he is walking stiff legged and falling over. I agree, it is so hard to watch, I can't stand it!! The vet was going to put him down until she looked at the bloodwork and said he had the numbers of a 5 or 6 year old healthy dog. But I am being pressed by my girlfriend to put him down 😥
In any event, take heart, he/she may be fine in a week or so..as long as he/she is eating and drinking my vet said it is a good sign. My very best, and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your dog!
I'm just a few days into this with my 13 yo Jack Russell. It's been a roller coaster going from thinking I'd lost him to learning it wasn't a stroke and that he will return to normal with care and time. I know that when we're through this, I will treasure every moment and road trip with my buddy. Thanks so much for posting this info. Now 4 weeks and two days after onset, he's almost back to normal. Don't give up on your friend.
Im so surprised this isnt talked about enough. Almost everytime this happens people are un prepared or have never heard of this. I would really encourage Vets to talk about this especially with older dogs that this is something that can happen. My 16 year old dog is currently going through this and we thought she was dying, we took her to an emergency vet and they said they see this nearly every other day. I really wish there was more awareness for this so pet owners can be better prepared
I will not get another animal for rest of my life
I'm feeling the same way too. It only leads to heartbreak in the end. I'm not strong enough to handle this pain again.
@@nottodayreaper5178 Yes exactly that's my reason too, I've 2 dogs one of them is old and sick I can't watch him suffer I can't tell you how upset I am about it I am not strong enough to put him down every week his medications cost me £100 but I prefer to pay for it rather than put him down
Me too!! It’s just become so much to handle. So much anxiety and daily heartbreak looking at her suffering.
@@neetuatsoulkitchen my both dogs have died a couple years ago one of them died on Tuesday other one died on Thursday
We are going through this right now with our 14 year old precious mutt Roxie. It started 6 days ago. We woke up to her panting and licking us in distress. She fell off the bed😢instead of using her ramp, which she has due to ACL surgeries in both back legs. We guided her to back yard using Help 'em Up harness, which has been a godsend since her leg injuries. She circled and wobbled and collapsed. I thought she was dying and it was traumatic. She has in last 6 days puked once (a LOT!), got bad diarrhea one day, but other days eating just fine. First day she had darting eyes uncontrollably. That was sad coz she couldn't rest! We are still wobbly and I hand feed and water her and assist with getting outside, but she rests well in her bed. I will update when she recovers! I hoped she be better by now but I heard it can even take two months. I had ignorant vet who told us to consider euthanasia!
Thank you so much for the thorough information. My 14 yr old Lab has had 2 episodes in 2 months. The first time he was recovering in 5 days. The second time, its been 2 weeks. He is such an independent boy but I still help him potty, and walk. He is back to following me around the house and taking car rides with me. I give him full body massages when he gets anxious. He's eating good. We are continuing to love each other day by day. Thank you soo much for the understanding and hope. You have lifted my spirit! Hugs and handshakes to you!!!😊
@ladawngurley4582 Hiya my doghas just had his 2nd episode 2 and had months since his flrst one. How did your dog recover after first one. How long has it been since the 2nd one? Thanks
This video has really helped me understand this disease and has also helped myself deal with any emotions so I thank you for this. My 13 (soon to be 14) year old cocker spaniel suddenly developed this in the middle of the night, luckily she was sleeping in my room at the time so I was woken by her shaking. My heart breaks that she could have suffered these symptoms on her own in her bed downstairs when nobody could come help/was awake. We have made her very comfortable and are making sure she stays hydrated and are hoping the symptoms ease off after a couple of days. It's lovely to read all of the hopeful comments!
I wish content creators wouldn't play that silly baby music through their content
So to find out what is wrong with my dog we have to do every fking test u under the sun. Vets and medical institutions are so expensive.
My dog is close to a 100% recovered from vestibular disease. It happened a month ago. It was horrifying at first....when you realize it's vestibular and not a stroke you need to not be scared and just be prepared to be a fulltime nurse for a few days.
Day 2 of total loss of equillibrium she could sleep briefly even though her eyes were darting. I would pick her up and move her around whenever she wanted to change rooms. I finally got her to go outside to do her business by proping her up with a towel under her chest. It took a lot of work. She wasn't interested in water or dog food. At the end of day 2 i got sone warm broth down her. Day 3 i got her to eat a little pizza(pizza is better for a starved dog than nothing) and she started to really enjoy broth.
It was around day 4 that she started making progress. Her eye movement slowed down. All she could do all day was rest and sleep. It was around day 6 that she was able to walk freely without falling over. She has coasted at 99% for the last 3 weeks. Im hoping she progresses from 99 to a 100% soon. But overall her quality of life was great after 7 days.
The worst part is when it first happens. It's shocking. You don't know what's going on and your dog is even more scared than you are. It can be so horrific. You just need to be patient and make your dog comfortable with pillows that prevent the head tilt. Dont try to force drugs or try to make them pee drink or eat. They need rest the first 12 hours
Great to hear she's made a great recovery and great job nursing her back to health!
This happened to my dog this week too. We are on day 5 and she is doing so much better but still needs a lot of assistance. Your post has given me even more hope, thank you. I am so grateful though because Wednesday morning I made the vet appointment to have her put down, thinking her kidneys were failing. The vet diagnosed CVD because of her eyes darting horizontally. I've posted above all the things that helped because I was so fortunate this week and I would like what we went through to help other dogs not suffer. I've heard cats get this too.
James, Im trying to figure out if my dog has the same thing. We are going to the vet tonight...hes been very lethargic, whining a lot, wobbly and at times unable to stand up. The one thing that leads me to believe it is this its the head tilt and going one direction. Did your pup wine a lot during recover time? No eye flicker though with my pup..not sure if that is consistent with this condition still.
Thank you
@@AlexandraHAnderson I just had a crash course in CVD this week with my dog. My vet diagnosed it with the horizontal eyes darting. My dog did not whine, she did not appear in pain at all but she did appear anxious. There are videos of dogs that are whining and the titles say vestibular disease, so perhaps it depends on the dog. I gave her 1-2 drops of CBD oil (with no THC at all). This calmed her within 20 minutes. There are other reasons for wobbles though. What are the other symptoms? Is your dog arching her back? That can be kidneys. If it's kidneys, Tripsy's for Dogs is miraculous, but you also have to feed a good diet (preferably real food because it's the dog food that's part of the problem) and low phosphorus.
@@lostarts598 my dog is 13-14. She never made a full recovery, but she's around 99% recovered. The most challenging things are peeing and drinking. She refused water, but some hearty broth got her drinking fluids again. Your dog needs tasty liquid. To pee, i had to prop her up with a towel under her shoulders, it took many tries and it also took her 20 minutes to pee.
thank you for the information in this video. i took my senior dog to the emergency vet when he suddenly couldn't get up or walk and kept leaning to one side and falling over. they suspect it is vestibular disease and are currently monitoring him and doing some tests. glad to hear its not as scary as it presented and i'm looking forward to bringing him back home and helping him recover
edit: he made a full recovery in about a week!
I hope his recovery is rapid!
@@OurPetsHealth Thank you! Its been about 24hrs and he has shown slight improvement, so proud of him.
Try cayenne pepper to prevent this. If the dog gets it again, which is likely, rub a little on her gum. The attack will stop within seconds as cayenne dilates blood vessels. Vets don't have the skills to treat vestibular disease in dogs from what I saw unfortunately and my mother's dog suffered a lot of trauma until we gave her a small amount daily in her food. It never happened again after a month of daily episodes that I had to stop by putting cayenne pepper on her gums. The vet's prescribed medication did nothing to help. That was 2 years ago and the dog is now 16 years old and healthy for a dog that age. It may sound unlikely but u will find it works, is cheap and has no side effects other than the heat from spice which is prefferably to that awful shaking and eye rolling dogs suffer with it
I have a 16 year old beagle who has had a stroke, and cognitive decline. She is at the end of the road. She has been doing this. We may have to have the vet end her suffering. Sad😢 I lost my parents, my brother, and now my dog.
:(((
I'm so sorry 😞
Thank you SO much for this video. Four days ago, my 15 year old dog developed a head tilt and staggering. I was terribly afraid he had suffered a stroke and feared that euthanasia was likely. Before I called my vet, I decided to do a quick internet check and fortunately, I found your video. Your description of the disease was identical to what my dog exhibited. He got worse yesterday and couldn't stand at all, but I'm happy to report that today has been a very good day. His balance is better, he can stand on his own. I cannot thank you enough for sharing your knowledge. You were certainly a blessing for my dog, Roscoe and I.
very pleased to hear Roscoe is doing well now! this video might help you as continues to recover - ruclips.net/video/NRR2qr6Ce_g/видео.html
did he eat and drink water during this? sounds just like what our Maea is going through - the only way to get food down and water is for me to make her eat and drink.. but she's also nauseous so I dont wont to over due.. fine line.thx
Deb White he did eat and drink....but not a lot. I put a little water in his mouth to make sure he stayed hydrated and he would eat small amounts if I hand fed him.
My 16yr old lab is going through this right now. It’s heartbreaking. She can’t even stand up. She’s eating and drinking though. How can she go to the bathroom if she can’t walk? I don’t care if she goes inside. Hell she could go in my bed where she sleeps and I wouldn’t care. I dont want her to be in any pain. I’m so worried abt her. :(
Came here cause my 16 y/o chihuahua just got this out of nowhere
Thank you for taking the time to put this video up. It was very comforting to know some facts after a REALLY scary experience of this in an ageing yet otherwise very healthy much loved member of the family. Happily, she made a speedy recovery almost as fast as the onset and probably wonders what all the fuss was about sitting up with her ALL night comforting and supporting her....whilst she snored!!! Thanks again!
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience! Fantastic to hear the recovery was so speedy 😀
My chihuahua is 19. It’s so hard to define what started when, but I definitely noticed the leaning more after she started Galliprant. I’m trying to afford working with my wonderful veterinarian but she’s 19... I hate seeing her uncomfortable, but I can’t make that final decision. :(
My 14 years old Belgium Sheppard has just started to recover from Vestibular. Her condition thankfully was idopathic however, she was in the vets for 4 days when we got a call saying we have to think about euthanising her as she was not recovering within apparently the '3 day period'. We told the vets no as we were informed beforehand that this diesiese the main thing is time. Thankfully she is now home, eating and drinking. She can't use her back legs still as she is struggling to stand but slowly she is getting better. Thank you for saying that time is important with this diesiese.
My German shepherd/collie had a bacterial infection and the vet kept suggesting to put him down on the first day when he had the infection because of age. Sometimes they might be right but sometimes they aren't...mine recovered after a week or so back to normal but his back legs took a little permanent damage but he's still walking, eating and drinking water in his own time. He's now what I think is experiencing this vestibular desease at the moment on his third day being sick but he's active, wobbling when walking and sometimes throwing up but I know he will recover. Only time will tell if his legs have taken another permanent knocking to them but I'm thankful that he's still really active. End of day vets can know so much but you as an owner know your dog the best!
My dog was 14 and suddenly developed a massive head tilt and was falling on the ground... completely unable to get up and was twirling and struggling to get up.
The vet said he had Vestibular disease.
Although, I was told he'd recover within a few days... I decided to put him to rest as he already was experiencing dementia and massive hind leg issues....I didnt think he'd be able to handle the recovery. I'm feeling very devastated about my decision but in the moment I felt it was the right thing to do.
Note that while watching some videos I do actually wonder if it was vestibular disease as his symptoms were very severe.
It's absolutely vital that we treat each dog as an individual. What's right for one would be the wrong choice for others. In an old dog who are already suffering from other debilitating conditions you are absolutely right, recovering from a really severe episode could have been brutal for him, and there is no guarantee he would have completely recovered. You made the decision with love and his best interests in mind so I'm sure it was the right one to make
I took my 16 year old dog to the vet today and am also in anguish because I hope she recovers but if she dosent I am considering putting her to sleep. Its so heart breaking to see her like this. She cant even get up.
@@losreyesguerrero hi, how did your dog continue?
my 13 year old dog has symptoms of vestibular disease and i am torn on the same topic. he was getting old but he was still at least able to walk and eat. i dont know if he can make a recovery
My dog is going through this right now
It's hearttbreaking to me
I hope your dog is recovering very soon
Try cayenne pepper to prevent this. If the dog gets it again, which is likely, rub a little on her gum. The attack will stop within seconds as cayenne dilates blood vessels. Vets don't have the skills to treat vestibular disease in dogs from what I saw unfortunately and my mother's dog suffered a lot of trauma until we gave her a small amount daily in her food. It never happened again after a month of daily episodes that I had to stop by putting cayenne pepper on her gums. The vet's prescribed medication did nothing to help. That was 2 years ago and the dog is now 16 years old and healthy for a dog that age. It may sound unlikely but u will find it works, is cheap and has no side effects other than the heat from spice which is prefferably to that awful shaking and eye rolling dogs suffer with it
I hope you have seen improvements. My old man just got this two days ago I’m hoping for a fast recovery because he is 13 :(
I feel your pain. Mine is going through it now and I hope recovers.
John wait so cayenne pepper actually helps? I want to try this but I don’t want to cause more pain if it doesn’t work, where did you get this idea from bc it amazing if it does work!
I live in Upper MI and Thanksgiving weekend, we got nearly two feet of snow. Normally, my cockapoo Ginger loves to romp through the snow. But it was too deep, up to her head, and I turned her around and we went back into the house. Shortly after, I noticed she was gimping around and chalked it up to the strenuous snow walk. Then my Mom noticed Ginger was hanging her head. As the evening progressed it was like Ginger was drunk. Early the next morning, she began vomiting. To say I was freaked out was an understatement. I called ahead and told my vet I was coming by, and would wait for an opening. Luckily, it was not a long wait. Looking at my poor pooch, I thought she had a stroke. She will be 13 in Jan. '20. The vet was pretty sure it was vertigo, which I didn't know even existed!
It will be two weeks tomorrow. I'll cut to the chase: Here's what helped, what didn't, and where Ginger is at.
What helped:
Meds that the vet gave, which offered relief: anti-nausea med was huge--in fact, I got a refill. To insure her to eat and not get dehydrated from vomiting. Also, the anti-biotic to get rid of any ear infection. Same with ear drops.
Quiet environment: I got Ginger comfy, had dim lighting, TV or music turned low, talked quietly to her and let her rest.
Helped her eat and drink: with the head tilt, it was hard for her to reach, plus getting over from nausea. For her, I shred up some chicken, her all time fave. Little by little she ate. And started drinking a little water, especially after being force-fed pills.
Getting around: After she started walking a bit, mostly potty breaks, I had to carry her outside. But once I could see she was walking better, I let her go outside on her own, right behind her in case she stumbled. After a week, she started going for walks again. And eating more, And in week two, her personality and energy started coming back.
What didn't work: At least for Ginger, the steroid Prednisone. It gave her really bad diarrhea. 15 times in 12 hours. A very rough night for both of us! The second vet visit confirmed it might be too rough for her, so we stopped, and the runs immed. stopped!
Where we are at: 2 weeks in, Ginger's attitude, energy, and stamina are back. What is still there is the head tilt and some standard dog movements, like jumping up on her back legs or tipping to one side occasionally.
Question: I am not sure what to do next. Are there doggie PT exercises? Another trip to the vet? Time?
Any help appreciated, and hope what I shared helps others faced with this. Rick
Hi Rick, sorry I've just seen your comment. Thanks for sharing your experience and I hope Ginger has continued to improve as time is typically all that is needed along with the support you are giving. Checking in with your vet if you continue to have concerns will help give you other suggestions as to the best way to help Ginger.
This is great information! A veterinarian diagnosed our old German Shepherd with idiopathic vestibular disease. He gave us medication to help his stomach but oddly didn’t give us so positive a prognosis, maybe not wanting to get our hopes up. However, in just a few days the old boy progressed well, eating normally, perking up and walking without stumbling. I just posted a video of him (on my channel) doing a little fetch to show family members who were worried about him.
Thanks for sharing. It looks like he's recovering really well! It can take several weeks for the head tilt to resolve and in some dogs it will stick around but they will learn to compensate for it
Thank you so much!
First of all, cheers to having a great, straight forward understanding of this disease. It is very scary to see your dog in this condition. Last night, everything was fine with our Sophie, then she fell over and started rolling on one side. We were frantic!! The diagnosis was Vestibular Disease. Never heard of it before, so this was a shock. As the vet told us about the disease, I could see she was certain of the diagnosis. My husband asked if there was ear meds or even inflammatory meds that we could have, but the vet said, "No, it's not going to go away with those things. This takes time." She told us that she'd call us in two weeks to see how things were going. I thought, two weeks??? I had no idea that the first day or two is the worst. She never mentioned that part to us. Today is the full day and she's at least sitting up and attempting to walk, so we felt okay about that, but she still seems confused and will sit there with her head tilted and not really showing any signs of wanting to do anything. I think she's really confused as to why this is happening. I hope she'll feel better soon. I hate seeing her like this. UGH!!!!
I hope Sophie's back to normal in no time. This video might also help you take care of her at home - ruclips.net/video/NRR2qr6Ce_g/видео.html
was she okay?
Hi, I am currently going through this with not only my dog but my mother's dog too. We've also had dogs pass recently too. So my mother and I really needed to find this video! Thank you so much for the ease of understanding and information.
My dog is a 13 year old American Staffordshire Terrier/American Bully make named Kratos. I have been going through this with him for the last three years. It's been really tough but my boy is tougher. Ha. It's hard to keep him down when he wants to play but his body has gone "wonky" on him. His right ear is always getting infected, he had an accident years ago with his ear, it was completely rebuilt. The last 2 years he's had several abscesses by that ear, it causes swelling in his face and top skull.
One time the swelling was so bad he looked like a Bull Terrier, not joking at all. It was scary.
He also gets sick on and off, I always have a can of pumpkin puree on the shelves.
Now my Mother's dog is also her Emotional Support dog/Therapy/Only friend. She's had Peaches as long as I've had Kratos, so 13 years. The dogs grew up together and are ageing together. So my Mother is having a hard time with her Peaches. We took "Peach" to the vets today as she seemed to have a stroke or so I thought. She was refusing food/treats/water, vomiting, disoriented and stumbling. She had vomited so much and wouldn't take water at all so I thought it would be best to take her to the vet for at least stomach pills and a bag of IV.
Our vet gives us Prednisone for Kratos and she will probably be giving some for Peaches as well.
I am off and on about the Prednisone, years ago we lost one of our dogs quickly after starting the Prednisone treatment. That dog has just had a bath and was playing with her sister to going to sleep and not waking up, she was just 6.
So we use the Prednisone as needed.
How can you take care if your baby when it's more expensive then a humans this sad should be illegal my baby is 14 and she is going through this the first time in 14 years 💔 what to do when not enough money????
My dog is constantly tilting his head to one side like something is inside his ear, I’m wondering if it Vestibular disease?
It could be but there are lots of other things that could cause it too. Best get him checked over
I just want to die for jumping the gun and having my 15 year old rott/shepard mix euthanized last week. Nearly two years ago he was diagnosed with kidney disease. Then he had begun wobbling and falling over occasionally and that went on for over a year. He was also losing muscle and couldn't stand for long without his back end drooping and falling. He had gone from 70 pounds in his early days to 45 pounds on his last visit to the vet a few months ago. Last week, early Sunday morning Dec. 4, he got a severe case of vestibular disease. Rapid eye flickering, vomiting, rolling, severe walking in circles, head tilt and eventually he couldn't stand at all. When I helped him onto his feet, they would curl forward. The vet recommended we give him until Wednesday to see if there would be any improvement. She checked his ears for infection, but they were clear. She was afraid it was in the brain, but other than bloodwork, no other tests were done. His kidneys had worsened, (SDMA 15 µg/dl, CREA 3.5 mg/dl, BUN 41 mg/dl) but he was still drinking and urinating. I was feeding him through the side of his mouth while laying down and using a medicine dropper for water. Friday Dec. 9, there was still no improvement. He would frequently roll on his back, reach for the ceiling and cry out. Afraid of what the weekend would bring and my vet closed, I took him for his last ride. Now after reading about all the cases where it took a dog over a week to recover, I hate myself and will never forgive myself for not giving him more time! I have vowed to never, ever again make that call, no matter the circumstances. Knowing I had my dog killed when he could have been fine with more time is the worst feeling in the world!
It sounds like there was a lot more going on than "simple" vestibular disease where a dog is completely healthy before the episode. This really wasn't the case for you and really it sounds like you made the right choice for your dog. I'm sorry for your loss
@@OurPetsHealth Thank you. I know he wasn't in the best health. It is just so hard thinking that Saturday he was still walking (short distances), eating (very little) and even jumped on the bed, and within a week he is dead. I should have never let my fear of the vet being closed on the weekend let me rush to this decision that can't be reversed. I know he was going downhill, but I would give anything now for even a few more months.
Took my dog to the emergency vet because of rapid onset symptoms. They put him in a cage and had us wait 6 hours. They never even checked him They said he seemed fine but as soon as we made then tske him out he started tuning in circles again. They charged me 126 dollars and had me wait 6 hours for NOTHING. my local vet has given me medication and he's seeming to be better
To stop fits of vestibular put Cayenne Pepper powder on the dogs gum. Before you count to 3 the fit will be over. Its causes vasodilation. A pinch in food daily is a good prevention. No side effects. Cheap. After a few months preventative dosing daily you can space it out and see if it goes without Cayenne Pepper. Its sounds too easy, try it and see for yourself. Total cost is about 50 cents and it actually works🐕🙏
My little chihuahua at 13 years have started acting weirdly. He often keeps his head tilted to the right and have turned around in a few circles. He's not using his hind legs that well and has quite a bit of a bad balance. He has fallen over a couple of times. I tried scratching his hind legs (he loves when that happens, plus he stretch them out then) and after the stretching he regained his balance for 5 minutes or so. I don't know what to do, so I'm really worried and afraid I'm gonna lose him. Thank you for making this video and talking about it ❤
Update: Had to make the extremely hard decision to let him go 15th of april 💔
I’m on day 4 of my 18 year old chihuahua doing his impression of an alligator death roll. Vet gave me meclizine and told us it should clear up in around 72 hours. Thanks for the information. Any tips on getting through this is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for freely sharing your hard earned knowledge! You obviously really do care. I've weathered this and the other that you linked with your friend who went through this with his dog. Helping me stay calm and keep hope.
Liked and subscribed!
I hope your dog is doing OK now
Very informative and reassuring - thank you.
I hope your dog makes a quick recovery
My 14 year old dog went through this on a walk a few days ago. She's in amazing health for her age but just collapsed and I had to carry her home then drive to an emergency vet thinking she had had a stroke and would need to be put down. Sat in the car park due to covid thinking I wouldn't see her again.
3 days later and she's back out on some small walks. Still a bit stumbly and slowly getting her appetite again but the improvement in just 72 hours is night and day.
Pretty horrible thing to go through, but these videos have been really reassuring
Thank you for this ! Terrifying for us last night in extreme heat in U.K.
I thought he had a stroke - rushed him to Myerscough Vets in Clayton le Dale in Lancashire . The vet we saw Ellie Pierce was incredible - reassuring us as she examined Harvey ❤️ On steroids and ear drops pray that he will be ok - 15 year old Spaniel who we love so much ❤️❤️
Here is a FB post I made on my experience yesterday. Could this have been vestibular disease instead of a stroke?
God gave me a true miracle today.
Has anyone had an experience with their dog having a stroke? My dog had one today. She was in the car with me, on our way to get a filter for the furnace, when she jumped in my lap, shivering with fear. Minutes later, she collapsed into my arms. I raced to Banfield, just minutes away, pulled up to the curb and ran in with her asking for help. The vet took her in the back and came back with her after what felt like an eternity, but was really only about 10 minutes.
She told me Kandi had had a massive stroke, and that the prognosis was grim. Her eyes were darting back and forth, she didn't have feeling in her paws, and she was wobbly, unable to sit up, and unfocused. The vet advised euthanasia, and I had to make the impossible decision to have her put down. The vets put us in a private room with a couch, and I had her wrapped up in a blanket in my arms. They said she wasn't in pain, and to take whatever time we needed. I called my sister, and we prayed together for her in tears. Her fur was drenched with them.
From my FB posts you can see that she is my entire world. I said the hardest goodbye I've had to say since my father and sister-in-law died. We sat together, and I prayed for God to keep her safe until we could be together again. I could go on and on about all the things I thought and prayed about, but this is already a long post.
But then...slowly, she raised her head. She got more inquisitive about her surroundings. Eventually she wanted to get up, so I steadied her, and within about 20 minutes, she was up and walking and wagging her tail. She is 100 percent herself again. I brought her home! I had paid for her cremation and the whole nine yards--they had to refund me. It was the sweetest refund I ever received, on multiple levels. The entire staff was astonished. I am in awe, and so incredibly grateful to God for this unmistakable miracle.
She isn't out of the woods. I have to take her for an MRI to see what caused this. The vet said once it happens once, it could happen again and be more frequent. If you pray, please keep her in mind. If anyone has had an experience with canine strokes and had their dog come back from the episode, please let me know of any advice. 🐾💖
Given the speed of recovery and signs she showed it certainly could be idiopathic vestibular disease. It could also be some kind of seizure, brain lesion or other problem too. The fact you are taking her for an MRI should give you answers one way or the other. Good luck!
Take your pet to the veterinary. My dog was check by the ears , clean up (too much stuff inside her ears). And weird was that start over night. They medicate her for one week (inflammation and antibiotics) . She getting better, we changer her diet to royal canine ($25 ) to boost her appetite and strength . Don't wait for dog get 2 days with this just run to vets, if love your pet. DO NOT SLEEP YOUR PET!. my dog was check and some blood labs and physical check($144.00 USD) they ask for more stuff (x rays) , i did not say ''yes'' because, each one cost $80-$120 , name of medication ($22.00 more) Prednisone 5mg and Clavamox 500mg tabs..and i change her diet for boosting her appetite and energy. Put a lot water (change it) Also you need to stay with the dog in some place save to clean him (urine) and check him each time. (she 15 years old) With ears infection *not pure german shepherd*
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We have experienced this with our 10-year-old Shihtzu over the last few days. Oddly, however, about 30 minutes after each episode of this, he is completely fine (normal movement, walking, running, etc.). He has never had nausea and has never stopped eating or drinking. Emergency Vet (we see regular vet shortly) diagnosed it as Vestibular syndrome, but I am doubting this, as his has happened multiple times (sporadic) and symptoms disappear each time shortly after. Is that typical with Vestibular disease?
I'd have my doubts like you. It might be a good idea to try and record an episode or two and take your dog for a checkup with your regular vet
My grand dog just did this as well. The episode lasted maybe 1 minute and apx 15 minutes later she's ok.
I am so sorry to hear that! It is definitely very scary when it happens, but we did have a full work up on our dog by our regular vet (Xrays, bloodwork, neuro exam) and they found nothing wrong. They said in his case, it is related to his age and may or may not happen again. If it is vestibular disease, it typically is temporary, cannot really be prevented, usually results in full recovery, and all you can really do is keep them comfortable and provide them with extra care (helping them walk, lowering the lights, helping them eat/drink/potty) during an episode. Sending love to your grand pup!
Hi my dog loves swimming and it's so good for his arthritis. Unfortunately he had his first vestibular attack 2 weeks ago. He now has a head tilt but is recovering day by day. I have read that dogs should NOT swim from now on. Is this correct, what is the best approach as he loves swimming?????
Thank you. My dog just got diagnosed today. I have a bit of hope now.
Wish I knew about this disease a decade ago. I may have put down my 11-year old Weimaraner prematurely. He was diagnosed with Wobblers when he was 4, so I assumed the Wobblers finally took out his back legs.
He was a very good boy and I would have loved a few more years with him. We still feel guilty about our decision. It happened on the July 4 Holiday and our vet was out of state, so we were stuck with the local Emergency Vet Clinic.
My 13 yo Jack Russell just had to stay in the vet hospital because of serious vertigo symptoms. Did you ever considered weed killer spray as a cause? All my estate has been sprayed just 2 days a go. I have asked not to do it or put sign/information about it, but of course I was ignored. She always gets sick 🤢 when in contact with those chemicals. I can't recall older dogs getting this ,year's a go- in Poland,where I was born. Is there any older/retired vet from Eastern Europe who can confirm my theory?
Nervo Vet Tablets has made a noticeable difference in my dog’s behavior. He’s much more at ease.
Dr. My little guy is 16 years old and has started multiple strokes in a period of an hour. He cries and is in pain & bites on his tongue while going through it. Is it Vestibular Disease or is it something else? He has been with me since he was 6 weeks old, has had no trauma and is absolutely loved with a healthy diet. Please let me know what you think it is and it pains me to see him suffer so much. He’s started about 3 days ago and I am not sure what my options are as I work 5 days a week. Please 🙏🏽 and thank you sir!
I think this is happening to our old chihuahua.
It is very sad. She has had very little to eat in three whole days! And has thrown up twice. Looks
Pitiful, bumping her head and body. Please tell me what can I get her to eat? Is she in pain? I have tramadol to give her for pain, but I don’t want to give it to her on an empty stomach. She was drinking fairly well.
Thank U for this Video
Thank you Dr. Alex for doing this video. I learn a lot when I watch your videos.
Thanks Dorothy. Pleased you find them helpful!
@@OurPetsHealth you're very welcome.
My dog is going through this as I'm typing this, thanks for making the video and I hope he gets better soon
I hope so too
Try cayenne pepper to prevent this. If the dog gets it again, which is likely, rub a little on her gum. The attack will stop within seconds as cayenne dilates blood vessels. Vets don't have the skills to treat vestibular disease in dogs from what I saw unfortunately and my mother's dog suffered a lot of trauma until we gave her a small amount daily in her food. It never happened again after a month of daily episodes that I had to stop by putting cayenne pepper on her gums. The vet's prescribed medication did nothing to help. That was 2 years ago and the dog is now 16 years old and healthy for a dog that age. It may sound unlikely but u will find it works, is cheap and has no side effects other than the heat from spice which is prefferably to that awful shaking and eye rolling dogs suffer with it
How’d your dog end up? Did he recover?
@@santiagogaleas9372 this was my other account, and unfortunately he passed away pretty shortly after this, he had a good run, he lived to be 21 years old, and he was very loved.
Does the Vestibular Disease in older dog repeat again? For example, my dog was diagnosed with vestibular disease in February and now, in July he went through another vestibular disease eposide (eyes rolling, losing balance)...but recovered within 5 minutes.
My 15 yr old jack russell got this 6 weeks ago but recovered in a few days. She had a large mammary tumour removed 4 weeks ago and now I think the vestibular has come back, however this time her eyes are fine. Can they get vestibular without the eye wobbles? She just looks really ill, very wobbly, lame, walks all twisted (sometimes falling backwards) and she has a lot of bruising, especially under her front leg which is swollen. Also, her chest and under her chin seem very puffed up and that didn't come on till a fortnight after her operation. She's still eating (though very choosy) and she's going to the toilet okay.
My dog is going through this the price for testing is more than my family can afford sadly...
did they get better?
My 13 yo Border Terrier has developed a mild vestibular disease after receiving a rabies and distemper vaccine. She has been pretty healthy and puppy like until this popped up. She has head tilt, nystagmus, and a bit of wobbling. She has no trouble eating but clearly doesn’t trust herself on the stairs or getting out of bed. She has improved a bit today(showed up Sunday night, and today is Tuesday).
Why is my dog yelping now. This is day 3. She cant walk ,because she wobbles badly. First 2 days was little wobble, now her wobble is much worse. And she got this because of an ear infection, she is 2 years old
My 7 yr old pitbull 2 days ago puking, diarrhea, stumbling, shaking and now he's lost feeling on left side of face he can't blink his left eye and drool pours out of his mouth and he stumbles around can't eat because it just falls out of his mouth. His attitude is okay but he seems depressed or confused. I can't take this because 3 days ago he was my "Mug's". Is this this disease or stroke?
This whole video...all 10 minutes comes to "time to recover, no cure".
My roscoe woke up yesterday unable to keep his balance. Seems like his ear but it's getting worse and with no finances I'm scared to death what I can do 😢
I think my 14yo german shepard/collie is going through this at the moment. Hes still falling and imbalance when walking but its the third day and hes eating when he can but still vommiting which i dont know how to calm down.
Can dogs have these symptoms from intestinal worms or one celled parasites? If a dog was not dewormed in 6 months, then can that be the cause of the symptoms? She was continuosly tested for heartworms and all the tests came back negative. She was trembling after receiving the dewormer and threw up shortly after, so I guess that had no effect. So basically can lungworms or intestinal worms or parasites cause vestibular disease?
The MRI did not show ear infection, but rather leasions in the brain and I was told by one vet that these leasions could be from tapeworm cysts. This vet also told me that parasites release toxins that effect the nervous system. Please, a simple yes or no answer would be really helpful, as I barely have any money left for further exams.
Helps his stressing out if u pet him both sides at the same time. Just very slow and long pet strokes, head to toe. 16 year old bishon frise. Just enough so he stopped swaying his head back in forth. My old dog is already blind and deaf so i assume he is in a panic already...as am i. He aint in pain by anything else. Glad this video explained enough to know, its not its endgame for my ol mutt.
Please incorporate videos to illustrate what you mean.
Jesus this vet visit is going to cost me thousands for sure.
Thanks for your video I have a problem like this with my dog like she gets up and walks around but she barely have balance and sometimes fall and it just started a day ago I took her to the dog er they gave me some meds said to keep a eye on her any suggestions to treat her at home.she a 8 yo dog her gums still pink like they should be it's just no balance and walking sideways
Would this cause weight loss? My dog has all these symptoms but he eats every night and he has normal bowel movements.
What about a 6 year old dog we have a beagle who started all these symptoms very aggressively it started slowly over 3-5 days and now she barely wants to move but when asked she will go outside have you heard of it in young dogs with no chance in there day to day life
Can anyone asnwer is this caused by injury somwtimes??? Pls answer
Thank you. First time I've managed to stop blubbing after watching this. New hope [potentially]
Predinosone will increase thirst and hunger, and reduce swelling in the ear just in case fluid is trapped.
Our otherwise healthy 14 year old mini Schnauzer .. was hit with this a week ago .. very scary , eyes rolling back and forth , head tilt to the left , walking like a drunk .. vet believes it is idiopathic and she will recover .. today one week later she is walking much better , eyes not moving as much .. eating as much as ever . We have been told that total recovery can take 3-4 weeks .. she is 14 and always very healthy .. mother lived to be 17 so we are hopeful .
To stop fits of vestibular put Cayenne Pepper powder on the dogs gum. Before you count to 3 the fit will be over. Its causes vasodilation. A pinch in food daily is a good prevention. No side effects. Cheap. After a few months preventative dosing daily you can space it out and see if it goes without Cayenne Pepper. Its sounds too easy, try it and see for yourself. My dog got it at 13, and died at 18, over 4.5 years free of a single fit using this treatment for 3 months. Total cost of treatment is 50 cents. Best of luck with yours❤️🐕🙏
What about a young schnauzer? My boy is hardly 4 years old. It hurts so bad to watch.
Can it happen on a younger dog? My dog is a 7 year old bully and his showing all this symptoms
My dog got it a couple months ago, then came out of it after 5-6 days. This morning she got it again. Not as bad but obvious struggle to walk. I took her to the vet the first time and they have her motion sickness pills. Now I’m worried about her but being used to it, she didn’t vomit this time and is walking better than the first time. Hope she pulls through again
My little George just went through this. I work in a vet clinic, and had seen some pets who had had strokes. I was worried that's what had happened. I had also seen dogs with vestibular disease, but had not seen the beginning and did not know it came on so sudden. It's quite scary to see it. I took George to work with me, and was really relived when the vet said it was vestibular disease. It only took a week for it to clear up. Even his head tilt has gone, which I know doesn't always happen.
Great to hear!
i just searched this up as imc crying home alone on the floor with my 13 year old lab and she won't get up and i can't call my mum as she is at work and works with the nhs
I'm sorry. I hope you can get her the help she needs and she's soon on the mend. I hope your family are staying safe and well too
Try cayenne pepper to prevent this. If the dog gets it again, which is likely, rub a little on her gum. The attack will stop within seconds as cayenne dilates blood vessels. Vets don't have the skills to treat vestibular disease in dogs from what I saw unfortunately and my mother's dog suffered a lot of trauma until we gave her a small amount daily in her food. It never happened again after a month of daily episodes that I had to stop by putting cayenne pepper on her gums. The vet's prescribed medication did nothing to help. That was 2 years ago and the dog is now 16 years old and healthy for a dog that age. It may sound unlikely but u will find it works, is cheap and has no side effects other than the heat from spice which is prefferably to that awful shaking and eye rolling dogs suffer with it
I’m coming back to this video. My 11 year old giant schnauzer had this issue… a couple of weeks on motion sickness medicine worked for him and he’s back to 💯.
Also, while we took him to the ER for the vestibular issues, they found a growth on his spleen that was close to rupturing.
You could say the vestibular disease saved his life.
Love and light!
Thanks for sharing your journey
Where is your video regarding CBD for this disease?
my dog is going on 4 weeks and it’s gotten worse and thinking of putting her down. don’t know what to di
Should I help my dog straighten his head or is it best to leave him as is?
My chihuahua experienced this last year it was terrifying and heart breaking. She’s was about 15-16 years old when it happened and she doesn’t really have any teeth. We would get a bowl that was flat enough to help with her tilted head and blended her food. At first for the few 3 days she just didn’t want to eat but thankfully she eventually did like around the end of day 3 or 4! We also had a box or some borders of pillows so she won’t flip and hit herself. I constantly watched her like a hawk it’s been a year now and she is left with a permanent head tilt it’s not as bad tho to others it looks weird but to me she hasn’t changed one bit. She’s acts normal and is happy. However, not so long after that she does suffer from cushion disease till today :(
Oh yeah sure maybe bc she was old but I think one of the factors that led her to have idiopathic vestibular disease is bc people around the neighborhood would constantly light fire works for almost more than 3 months straight. Like it wasn’t even near 4th of July. Thankfully after a year they stoped. My dog was very terrified and till today she is scared of thoes sounds. I always do my best to hide her.
A dog in my area keeps walking in circle.
If it's been going on a while then chances are it's due to something else than idiopathic vestibular disease
That background music is ... dinging to loud over your voice, distracting me from listening to what appears to be an intellectual explanation. 😢
sorry about that
My dog started having the problems after moving to a town with cell towers everywhere. Low and behold, there are studies supporting that cell towers and other devices cause vestibular problems. I read one in particular regarding rapid eye movement and loss of balance in humans. If it effects humans, imagine what it will do to a tiny little dog. Unfortunately, I don’t have to imagine, I just took my dog to the vet yesterday and just as I suspected.
you're a weirdo. cell towers didnt cause this.
My pup has this now... he is a 16 yo Maltese.... also has cushings, and currently also being treated for pancreatitis..... poor little guy seems miserable and in pain...treating him with meclazine and a muscle relaxer currently. My poor baby.😢
To stop fits of vestibular put Cayenne Pepper powder on the dogs gum. Before you count to 3 the fit will be over. Its causes vasodilation. A pinch in food daily is a good prevention. No side effects. Cheap. After a few months preventative dosing daily you can space it out and see if it goes without Cayenne Pepper. Its sounds too easy, try it and see for yourself
My dog is going through this right now and he’s at the vet overnight
Took my old boy to be put to sleep yesterday, vet said he had this and was ok to come home to see if gets better...... Poor little lad was minutes away from going to the park in the sky and we was in pieces
I hope he improves very soon
It’s like Minier disease in dogs😮
Hello my dog has this but he also has diabetes, any information advice, facts anything to share ? Thank you!
I would only say that is would be important to adjust the insulin dose based on how much is being eaten in relation to normal but any change should be made after discussion with your vet
showing us what it looks like... ?
But my dog is only 1 year old
morning doctor
9 days ago our dog fall of the bed up stairs when we was down stairs but she fall with such a bang but after that she seem to be ok last sat night 22.30 i was feeding her a couple of treats with in 2 mins of feeding the treats she start acting waired so thought at that time she had a block with the treats, but then come aware it was a siezure which was very scury to witness she then came around after that but 1 hour after she had a futher 5 siezure and takeing her to the vets she has had a futher 3 siezure the nexts night,that was a sunday night .she has not had any more since ,but the proplem being she has lost he balance this only happens when is is standing STILL she either just falls backward or forwards on her legswhen having a drink of water she just falls forward face head first in to the bowel, when falling backwards she then fall back while at the same time she is having a poo or wee ,SO THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN SHE IS STANDING STILL she is ok when walking . she has a bit of flicking of the face and eyes and like her mind is in another place ,,,,we could do we some help on this as the vet is still unsure i would loved to show you the videos but not sure how
thanks for your time
Sorry to hear this. Have you seen my video about seizure causes ruclips.net/video/Lbqtxhuo9CM/видео.html with an old dog that has not eaten anything I would worry most about organ failure or a brain lesion. Have any tests been run?
My 12 yr 8 month old registered English cocker spaniel began showing signs of this disease about 7 1/2 hours ago and your information is helpful in dealing with his stumbling and lack of energy. He vomited all his supper about 7 hours after eating - is this also a sign of the disease??
Yes, vomiting can come from the motion sickness and is one of the things that may need treatment while a dog is recovering
Very helpful.. thank you!
You're welcome!
I had to put my baby down , this on dogs with arthritis is horrible 😢 he was in pain really bad he didn’t sleep well neither could do any of pee or poo cause he would fall and he was suffering not every dog makes it
I'm very sorry for your loss
My dog died from this yesterday
I had commented on your video a couple of months ago(Gibkel-changed channel to Prewar strumming). My shepherd is nearly 18 and has been in circles for over a year now. First he went to the left then was only able to go to the right. As spring has started, albeit slowly due to Montana's resistance to warm, my old boy has all of a sudden righted himself. The symptoms are somedays nowhere to be found but when these cold fronts appear he falls back into these old circling habits. Strange to watch this unfold as he was nearly incapacitated by it and overnight, he's walking straight and going in and out of the house on his own. He hasn't been able to be able to do this in months. No question really but an puzzling observation.
Thanks for coming back and letting us know an update. I often say that not all of our pets read the text book, and it certainly sounds like your boy is one of them! Fantastic he's improved after such a time period, I hope it lasts for him
Thank you sooooo much for this video
My 13 year old German Shepherd just started showing signs of this disease. I was devastated as i am not prepared to let her go yet. Took her to the Doctor and was given the same information but with less details. Your video made all the difference for me and my family
Going through this difficult episode that started yesterday with a 10 hour visit to the Emergency Room for my 14 year old Shepard mix. Thank you for the video.
Sorry to hear that. I hope your dog is on the road to recovery very soon
My shihpoo is 16.5. The first time she exhibited signs was last year and yes, in two days full recovery. In April, she had the worst episode. I truly thought it was a seizure or stroke. She got better in about 3 days. Her last good day was 4/24. By the 29th we were at the vet. CDS with chronic arthritis. Her upside paw test was delayed, although she did turn it right side up. She won't eat (she would eat all day if you let her), won't drink water, and is 100% incontinent. *TRIGGER WARNING* Her bowels are now jelly like blood. It's Sunday, so we're going to the vet tomorrow. She's not on the mend, and I don't foresee a recovery. Her suffering is worst than anything imaginable. She's never been sick ALL 16.5 years of her life. I am grateful for that.
Our 16-year-old male Shih-Tzu, Dante, just started exhibiting all these symptoms a few days ago and my husband and I have been going out of our minds. I literally cried all of last night, asking myself, is this it? The vet's assistant today asked us if we were considering euthanising him and it just shocked us to our core because we're just not ready to give up on our little man. It all seems so sudden. They did an echocardiogram today, which showed hypertension. His teeth are in a very bad state but we don't think his heart can undergo general anaesthetic in order to get his teeth cleaned. We left him at the vet all day today on IV fluids because he's refused to eat for two days now. Feeling helpless and hopeless, I thought let me do some research and see if there's anything that can explain his symptoms and I found this video and Vestibular Disease. And the video of Dan & Buddy. It just seems to tick all the boxes and I found myself nodding as I watched and smiling with relief because all of a sudden, it felt like all hope was not lost and there was an answer and Dante could get better and his story isn't over yet... We hope! Tomorrow morning, we've got an appointment with our vet and we're going to suggest treatment for Vestibular Disease and we pray this is it!!!! Sending you all so much love and best wishes on your respective journeys. Whatever happens, you've given us a renewed hope and a gust of wind beneath our wings. Thank you so much! Best...Tim, Rita, Dante & Tula (his sister) xx