tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post4422629044374313974..comments2023-12-16T00:39:47.007-08:00Comments on Lassie, Get Help: Vestibular Disease IILuisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04042236324318156854noreply@blogger.comBlogger210125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-25702379220573993462018-04-29T23:08:53.325-07:002018-04-29T23:08:53.325-07:00To 14 year old Lab Nellie’s parents: First, I must...To 14 year old Lab Nellie’s parents: First, I must stress that I am not a vet, and that every dog is different. Some dogs do take longer to show signs of recovery than others. Having said that, I remember that my old border collie showed clear improvement after our holistic vet treated her with acupuncture. I might try helping Nellie up while keeping her feet in contact with the ground — I know that helped Piper. Again, though, I am not a vet. <br /><br />Best wishes with Nellie! I’m sure just having you close is a comfort to her.Luisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042236324318156854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-59394998895186210422018-04-29T04:24:09.987-07:002018-04-29T04:24:09.987-07:00We’re on Day 16 of idiopathic vestibular in my 14 ...We’re on Day 16 of idiopathic vestibular in my 14 year old Lab, Nellie. She was inpatient for 6 days with IV and catheter. There has been improvement for sure because she had the eye movements, Barrel rolling, etc... all the typical signs. Of course we thought strike and ran her to the Emergency Hospital. <br />But here’s my question: she hasn’t been able to sit or stand for 16 Days. She has arthritis and has had trouble getting up for a few years. We often had to support her under her back legs - and I’m scared she’ll never walk again. When we try to help her up she Barrel rolls (although she has pretty much stopped the spontaneous rolling). <br />She still has a head tilt, but not as bad. <br />How much should we be ‘pushing her?’ Or do we just wait?CLRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217169905488949814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-54653329557837763542017-08-19T05:34:01.348-07:002017-08-19T05:34:01.348-07:00My Scout had an attack with what vet is calling IV...My Scout had an attack with what vet is calling IVD 14 days ago. After a week of what appeared to be a worsening not improvement, I took him to a neurologist for an MRI and spinal fluid testing. Nothing abnormal was found but my poor 9.5yo chihuahua stilll appears to be worsening. This is so confusing and contrary to everything I read. His head tilt is more pronounced and he cannot move as well and falls over more now. I have no idea what to do at this point. Should he be on steroids? All the vet gave him was an antibiotic and motion sickness pills. brokenbellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17619033512942324974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-30349487948527057952017-07-26T07:47:34.962-07:002017-07-26T07:47:34.962-07:00I know this is a really old post but I wondered wh...I know this is a really old post but I wondered what antibiotics he was on? My dog has started with what looks like vestibular disease 3 days after starting some amoxicillin based ones combined with steroids Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957740806060861302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-5654228484444605302017-06-23T08:05:49.569-07:002017-06-23T08:05:49.569-07:00After 2 weeks, I think Nuki is about 90% of his ol...After 2 weeks, I think Nuki is about 90% of his old self with very slight head tilt and still wobbly sometimes during walk. He has regain his appetite and eating on his own from his feeding bowl.<br />When Nuki was ill, he did not poop till on the 8th day, did not pee for 31 hours from onset of the vestibular syndrome. Was hand-feeding (force feed) till like one and half week into his illness. Have to syringe water for drinks till he is able to drink on his own.<br />To everyone whose dog is experiencing this, a lot of love and support will help your dog get better. I did not put Nuki in E-hospital overnight care though the vet suggest this, as I know my dog will be very miserable in a unfamiliar place. You have to let your dog have plenty of water during this period and basically just keep him comfortable.<br />Everyday I did see small improvement no matter how small, though there were times I feel he will not recover......but he did and beyond my expectation. During his first 2 weeks and I went to the vet 3 times to follow up. The vet even prepare me for the possibilty for needing to put Nuki to sleep....yes he was that ill at that time.<br />I am happy that the ordeal is over and our bond is stronger than ever and I want us to enjoy what time we have in the future.<br />I hope those who are here will give their dogs all the support, love, care and time for them to get better. If it is just idiopathic vestibular syndrome ...I think they will get better ..time is the best cure. Every dog is different, so be patient while you wait for them to get better.<br />I really thank this blog and all the people who contributed here for making this difficult period, less so and also all the info for those who have never heard of this illness before.Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10559836374584383039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-28283371764662005442017-06-19T04:35:58.481-07:002017-06-19T04:35:58.481-07:00My 14 yo shiba Nuki was down with vestibular syndr...My 14 yo shiba Nuki was down with vestibular syndrome 10 days ago. His blood tests came out fine. He had nystagmus and head tilt and unable to walk or even lift up his head the first 2 days. The vet prescribed cerenia and neurobion.<br />Nuki has been always healthy so this sudden illness is really distressing. This blog has been my comfort and I have read it over and over again, for information that will help. I feel the bond with all the people that has to go through this difficult period with their dogs.<br />The first 2 days was the worst, I almost think he is dying as he did not respond to me and the eyes darting horizontal rapidly. Water has to be fed by syringe and no food and little he swallowed will be vomitted. Slowly he did make recovery no matter how small everyday. By the 4 day, the nystagmus was almost gone.<br />Nuki has since make a recovery and was able to walk on day 5 though with head tilt and wobbly movement. Today I would say he is 80% of his oldself. <br />However the ordeal is not over yet as now he refuses his food and has to be force fed, otherwise he is in everyway behaving normally.<br />I hope he will recover completely.<br /><br /><br /><br />Drewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-86479565758516537912017-03-26T10:11:19.673-07:002017-03-26T10:11:19.673-07:00My sweet 13 year old golden Abby had this happen o...My sweet 13 year old golden Abby had this happen on Thursday night 3/23/17 she was perfectly fine and got up off her dog bed and I heard a thump and she had peed on the carpet and was wobbly, I thought her bad leg went out as she has arthritis and several years back TPLO surgery. As the night went on she couldn't stand, she was drooling really bad and circling, her eyes had rapid movement and I honestly thought she had some type of stroke. I slept on the couch so I could be near her (my husband and I had to carry her outside to go potty)by 6:30 the next morning we were off to the Vet. They brought out a gurney and let me come in the exam room. The Vet said she has nystagmus that rapid eye movement and ask if she ate, I said she did I had to hand feed her though, he later told me he could give me an MRI referral it could be something peripheral or a brain tumor. He sent me home with predinsone, antibotics and meclizine.. I knew in my heart she didn't have a tumor, her spirit is so high and even as they put her in the car her tail was wagging.. Today is day 3 and she can eat on her own, can get up by herself, she drinks more water than usual but I'm pretty sure the med's are making her thirsty. I am pretty certain she'll make a recovery I don't know if the head tilt will improve I hope so for her benefit. She is my everything and more, I thank the Firgrove Vet team for taking us in and for this blog that has helped me immensely. Much Love Carol and Abby Gonzales<br />If your pup get inflicted keep the faith ♥Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18334739559724657847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-48201610081427923812017-01-10T12:54:21.490-08:002017-01-10T12:54:21.490-08:00We are so grateful for this blog, it has given us ...We are so grateful for this blog, it has given us so many suggestions, but most of all, HOPE! Our sweet Millie, an 11.5 year old cocker spaniel, was with a pet sitter when it started (over the holidays), so we aren't exactly sure how her signs presented. When we returned, she had a head tilt, had difficulty walking and didn't want to eat. We are on Day 11 without much improvement, and are now considering an MRI (we saw the ER vet, our regular vet and a neurologist already). She has other medical issues (liver, plus kidney cancer) which makes an MRI dangerous due to anesthesia, so we were hoping to wait and see, with as much supportive care as we possibly can give. <br /><br />Millie's biggest challenges are being restless at night and not wanting to eat. For restlessness, we tried valium (didn't help much) and then last night a sedative (Acepromazine) which finally made her sleep but then that was scary because she was so knocked out this morning. Any other suggestions? Also food, she was eating canned chicken (after giving her an appetite stimulant), but now she doesn't want that, canned dogfood, peanut butter etc. Any suggestions? Thankfully she is able to drink water on her own (that has improved since the beginning) <br /><br />Some of the things that have helped her get a little more comfortable (many of which are already) are:<br />- Acupuncture - this is the most relaxed we have seen her, so we have done it 3x since her episode started.<br />- Thundershirt - seems to feel comforted<br />- Booties or socks with grips to help her not fall<br />- Harness<br />- Bonine<br />- Tramadol - this helped her calm down more than other meds (but I worry since it's a pain med if she has underlying pain somewhere.)<br />- Pack and Play for children (we tried to crate her but she hit her head if she fell, so this is softer and larger)<br />- Vet's office does daycare where she is crated but monitored all day - this gives us piece of mind.<br />- Facebook group for canine vestibular disease<br /><br />It is so difficult to watch, since some things seem to be getting better - she's stronger and more in control of her walking/limbs, for example, but other things keep getting worse - she won't eat. It's also hard to read that "most CVD cases resolve within 72 hours" when your dog's isn't. What a roller coaster. Thank you all for being a supportive group and giving folks like us hope. All these pups deserve it!Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13165779605743006256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-43308671703995630912016-12-16T10:54:31.289-08:002016-12-16T10:54:31.289-08:00Great link, Crysania, thanks!
Here's that li...Great link, Crysania, thanks! <br /><br />Here's that link again: <a href="http://teamunruly.com/?p=8671" rel="nofollow">Day to Day with Vestibular Disease</a>. Three parts - again, thanks to Crysania for writing this up and sharing here.Luisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042236324318156854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-61402691976866139302016-12-16T07:51:34.568-08:002016-12-16T07:51:34.568-08:00I wanted to link to this here. It's been one y...I wanted to link to this here. It's been one year since this happened to my Dahlia and she's about 95% of where she was before. She has no head tilt, but is still just a little bit unsteady on her feet, especially her hind end. And I know it's not muscle weakness as it coincided with the vestibular attack and when she's not off balance her back end is pretty strong.<br /><br />But when I was looking for info on it, I kept hoping to find some sort of day by day progress report of someone's dog, just so I could see how the disease progressed and I found nothing of the sort. So when she was better, I wrote up my whole day by day report into a few blog posts. You can find them here: http://teamunruly.com/?p=8671 I hope it helps someone just going through this!Crysaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09203108637459489012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-46305280639999736112016-12-16T02:57:12.915-08:002016-12-16T02:57:12.915-08:00Someone asked above about barking.. my dog, a 12-y...Someone asked above about barking.. my dog, a 12-yr old mix (of who knows what) is on day 3 for her first attack of this. I didn't initially connect the lack of barking - she usually only barks at deliveries (postman etc), but hasnt since around Dec 4th.. Beginning of her IVD was Dec 14th, so 10 days of no barking? No idea if related.<br /><br />I also want to thank whomever said it might get worse before it gets better, the vet seemed to imply it'd just get better in 72hours or so. Our first day was mild, no head tilt, minor eye-flicking, just less balance and nausea. Second day was much worse, developed a head tilt, eyes more twitchy, didn't want to get up on her own to go out. <br /><br />This morning I left the room for 2 mins to toss her bedding in the wash, and came back to see she'd gotten up, been sick somewhere and gotten back onto the sofa - by herself.<br /><br />Crossing my fingers its better from here.. :(<br /><br />Jess<br />Jess Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07925854404982019542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-73934205514986894362016-09-28T07:05:15.591-07:002016-09-28T07:05:15.591-07:00Elizabeth,
I was very happy with PersonalizedJewle...Elizabeth,<br />I was very happy with PersonalizedJewlery shop on Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/PersonalizedJewlery). I have NO affiliation with them. They provided good service and fair pricing. I purchased a SS heart--the etching of Allie came out well. On the back I had etched: "Allie. No longer at my side, forever in my heart." Read the recommendations for selecting a picture. I love it, wear it daily. Having it has really helped me at sad moments. Over time there will be slight scratches, but SS is the best material if you will wear it daily. (Thank you moderator for letting me post this info).TwoYellowDogs.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700404369097810711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-28288167525009117932016-09-27T13:07:28.715-07:002016-09-27T13:07:28.715-07:00Thank you for your prayers and words of wisdom. It...Thank you for your prayers and words of wisdom. It really helps to know that someone else understands the connection I had with Oscar. I'm indeed very blessed to have had him for 18 years and I'm doing my best to think about that right now. My heart aches and I still can't believe he's gone, he was such an important part of my life for so long. Of course, I know he will never truly be gone because I'll always have him in my heart. <br /><br />I've found a vendor on Etsy and am in the process of finding the perfect picture of Oscar to have made into a pendant so I can wear it close to my heart. That was wonderful advice and I appreciate it so much! <br /><br />I'm keeping you and your sweet Irie and Callie in my prayers. Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-8358463456962089252016-09-26T12:28:19.342-07:002016-09-26T12:28:19.342-07:00Elizabeth, I know how terrible your heart is achin...Elizabeth, I know how terrible your heart is aching. (I lost my beloved Allie--we had a deep and special connection--she was a very large Labrador, saying good-bye last Oct, she was 15+). I can tell you that I focused on how lucky I was to have her so long (average Lab life expectancy is 12-13 yrs). At times I still shed a tear for her, nearly a year after her running over the rainbow bridge. What was hard for us, is that we had to make the decision to put her down. A terrible feeling, knowing your best friend is in pain and wanting her suffering to stop. I don't know much about your situation... but do not blame yourself, as it sounds like you gave your dear Oscar everything possible. Of course you will struggle if you made the right decisions--I can tell you, you did! You put Oscar first for the last many weeks. <br /><br />To make things a little easier for me, I found a vendor (on Etsy) that etches pictures on Stainless Steel pendants. I have worn Allie's picture/etching every day since it arrived, about 2 weeks after she left us. Literally, her picture is next to my heart every day. We have another Lab, Irie, 9yrs--but finally decided to add another furry-four-legged family member 4-mths ago. I named Lab #3 after Allie, her name is Callie. She is very much like my old girl and having her really has helped me adapted to Allie not being here. It took quite a bit of time to make that decision.<br /><br />Prayers to you... Focus on how lucky you were to have such a great Oscar for so long... you are lucky indeed.TwoYellowDogs.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700404369097810711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-80949290235413692032016-09-26T04:09:47.859-07:002016-09-26T04:09:47.859-07:00Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. Os...Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. Oscar passed away unexpectedly September 23 from an unknown cause. He had been given a mild sedative injection at the vet the day before in attempt to calm him as he had been extremely agitated. Unfortunately he never fully woke up from the sedative, at least I don't think he was ever fully conscious again. He would occasionally open his eyes and try to bark in a very low voice but he didn't really seem conscious. I slept a few hours on the couch next to his bed that night and when I awoke I found that he had passed away. This is really difficult because I feel that I missed something or didn't do something I should have done to help him. I know vestibular disease is not fatal and he had started to improve slightly from that so I feel like something else had to have caused his death. I will try to reach my regular vet today and discuss it with her to try to gain some insight as to what may have happened to him. The grief from losing him is terrible, I miss him so much. Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-73943262816994513842016-09-23T08:49:28.603-07:002016-09-23T08:49:28.603-07:00Elizabeth, be patient the first many days are the ...Elizabeth, be patient the first many days are the hardest, while you fear the worst. You are blessed to have Oscar for 18 years--which in some ways makes it even harder. Positive thoughts and prayers to you and Oscar.TwoYellowDogs.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700404369097810711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-27715615266331697792016-09-21T09:01:51.040-07:002016-09-21T09:01:51.040-07:00I'm so glad to have found this site, I'm j...I'm so glad to have found this site, I'm just sorry to see that so many people are suffering through this with their beloved dogs. My sweet boy Oscar, an 18 year old dachshund, developed vestibular symptoms 6 days ago. One minute he was fine and the next his head was tilted to the right, he was walking in circles and seemed totally disoriented. I rushed him to the vet who immediately diagnosed canine vestibular disease, which I had never heard of. She sent me home with steroids and a medication for his stomach. He had his regular appetite through the next morning and then immediately quit eating or drinking. I've managed to give him some water and broth through a syringe but he has no interest in solid food at all. I've been taking him to the vet daily for an IV and an injection for his nausea. My vet instructed me to use a food processor to mix prescription canned food and Supplical and try to feed it to him with a syringe, which I am beginning today. She also showed me how to swaddle him with a towel, which she said makes him feel more secure while his world is spinning. He does seem to like that. Last night he began having fits where he barks as if he is in pain and the only thing that will comfort him at all is to hold him closely and talk softly to him. He can't walk right now but he will occasionally get into a sitting position. Occasionally I think I see a slight improvement but then he develops another symptom, like the barking, and it just seems worse. I haven't given up hope that Oscar will recover, my vet told me it's not uncommon for it to take 6 weeks to resolve in a dog of his age. I'm trying to cope as best I can but it sure is hard on both of us.Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-20650208319046921322016-07-27T10:45:41.925-07:002016-07-27T10:45:41.925-07:00When Allie was afflicted... we have soft sided ken...When Allie was afflicted... we have soft sided kennel, the top zips open, as well as an entry door. It seemed that the tight space was a comfort to her (her world was spinning!) We zipped the door closed, and zipped top open so we could monitor her, help her up if needed. She would push up against the inside side of the kennel... this seemed to steady her.<br /><br />Manisha, you may not have a kennel like this... but try different things... until you can get your dog into a more comfortable setting, then she may be able to relax and lie down. In this state, she'll act really confused too, of course she will, she is bewildered at what is happening to her world--don't let the vet talk you into dementia/cognitive failure. You know your dog better than anyone else in the world! Maybe try two chairs and a wall, to make a confined feeling area (3 enclosed sides)? It took nearly a week for our Allie's drunken-sailor symptoms to diminish, and longer to really recover. The hardest part is being patient, while fearing for the worst. If your vet doesn't have experience with Vestibular symptoms, find a vet that does. A friend of mime, their dog had the symptoms (vomiting, unable to walk, falling down) and the vet talked them into putting their dog down. She is now sure that the vet did not know about vestibular issues.<br />TwoYellowDogs.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700404369097810711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-40307371894390783402016-07-26T22:34:59.586-07:002016-07-26T22:34:59.586-07:00Thanks for this blog and all our stories .
Our 12 ...Thanks for this blog and all our stories .<br />Our 12 yr old developed vestibular symptoms since Sunday and now its been 3 days and she seems to not be improving .<br /><br />She was diagnosed with a mild yeast infection in her ear and prescribed topical treatment which we are continuing . However her drunken gait , lowered head and tail and refusal to sit / lie down only started after the visit to the vet .<br />I ve got her started on Dramamine since today and keeping my fingers and toes crossed that she gets better soon.<br />Its heart wrenching and the vet looking at her age is already hinting on ' dementia' / 'cognitive failure' etc ..... <br />the only puzzling thing is she is refusing to lie down or sit and spends hours at end standing ( all of last night she didnt sit / sleep) . has anyone experienced this before and if yes how did you help ??<br /><br />desperate for advise <br />tks<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02372638761420455681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-86342239290552993332016-05-30T21:44:19.896-07:002016-05-30T21:44:19.896-07:00Our lab had the condition around age 13. Frighten...Our lab had the condition around age 13. Frightening, heartbreaking. We stuck w/ her. Our vet was great. She lived another 2 yrs.... had her 15+ and she never had a relapse--the vet said she might, but we enjoyed her every minute after this terrifying situation for another 2+ yrs. Keep with it... be patient and love your pet! TwoYellowDogs.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700404369097810711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-79089113568803824302016-05-29T06:19:47.396-07:002016-05-29T06:19:47.396-07:00I never post comments on blogs, but this blog was ...I never post comments on blogs, but this blog was an absolute lifeasaver, port in the storm when my lab/shepherd mix got idiopathic vestibular disease 9 days ago. At 13 years old, we grappled with the decision to put our old boy down. It just looked so severe and so helpless at first. But after reading this blog, and doing a ton more internet research, we took the wait-and-see approach. True to form, within 72 hours, our dog was starting to show signs of recovery. Those first few days were rough, though.<br /><br />Here we are on Day 10, and while not back to normal yet, he is up and about, walking, even running once (which he hasn't done in three years)...happy, smiling, eating...with only an occasional weeble-wobble! He's back!<br /><br />I'm no vet, and I would never presume to second guess anyone's decisions when faced with such horrifying prospects. But I wanted to provide a glimmer of hope to those in my shoes 9 days ago. I was looking for hope, and I found it here. May you all have the strength and courage to get through this. And here's hoping your beloved pet will get through it as mine has. It really is remarkable what a difference a few days makes!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12123959677554542886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-39658849585338214702016-04-03T19:25:54.397-07:002016-04-03T19:25:54.397-07:00My 16 year old miniature schnauzer has had 3 attac...My 16 year old miniature schnauzer has had 3 attacks since February 22 of 2016. The first one was the worst znd required an overnight stay at vet. First she was diagnosed with stroke but her blood work was perfect. Then I started reading about geriatric vestibular disease. She's had two more episodes with the latest happening 5 day's ago. She was in a coma like state not eating then she sinned to to the left with head tilted for two days. She is finally coming around walking slow and eating and drinking on her own. Horrible thing to watch!debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01446342242204022184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-26713181027476960742016-01-05T21:33:09.201-08:002016-01-05T21:33:09.201-08:00My Marley is only four years old. Tonight has been...My Marley is only four years old. Tonight has been the second episode I have had with him (the first being about 6 months ago or so) He's dizzy seeming,the head tilt,little twitches,and, he is most comfortable sleeping,so letting him rest now. Can anyone give me a link to a video instructing me on exactly how to massage his neck and shoulders? And also,is vestibular disease something that can come and go like this? Any and all advice is greatly appreciated. This forum possibly saved our sanity.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11372411180268890901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-19583753528429506002015-12-18T12:46:27.615-08:002015-12-18T12:46:27.615-08:00Count me as yet another one thankful for this blog...Count me as yet another one thankful for this blog and the information. And all the comments! On Wednesday (12/16) we woke up at 5am to find our dog, Dahlia, had vomited. Not thinking much of it, we got up to clean it up and discovered she couldn't walk. She'd try to take a step and then fall over. I tried to get her to move and see if she came out of it, but no go. We ended up carrying her downstairs and out to the car and running to the e-vet. We were sure she had a stroke and this was goodbye. She's not even 10 (that we know of -- adult rescue, 9 1/2 is our best guess for her age). And prior to this, she was very active...doing agility, racing around the backyard with her new "brother," no signs of being an "old dog" despite being close to 10. The vet took one look at her and said "vestibular disease." We hadn't even noticed her eyes were darting back and forth until she pointed it out. But she had the classic signs...eyes darting, drunken walking. We took her home after getting her some sub-Q fluids and a shot of Cirenia for nausea and were advised to get Miclazine (for motion sickness) and basically just tend to her. She said if it were IVD she would start to improve in the next 3-5 days and be on the road to recovery in a couple weeks. <br /><br />Later that day she got worse. She couldn't walk in a straight line, kept circling to her left whenever she tried to walk, and her head started to tilt. Absolutely classic signs.<br /><br />Yesterday she still had the eye darting, but it had seemed to slow down by the evening. She was able to walk, but still looked drunk and still circled to the right on occasion. Last night she was trying to right her head and sometimes lost the tilt. The eyes had slowed down further.<br /><br />This morning her eyes seemed to have stilled and aren't doing the crazy motions. She still walks like a drunken sailor, but she's not circling as much. Her body starts to list to the left and she corrects herself. <br /><br />Thankfully, she's eating and peeing normally. She had some diarrhea (likely stress and food related as the one thing she would eat was hamburger and sometimes the grease upsets her stomach), but otherwise she's been well in that regard. Her spirits are there, even if she can't quite get around and we have to lift her down the stairs to get her outside (which is super fun as she does NOT like being lifted up).<br /><br />We're waiting to see what day 4 holds for us, but we've been seeing steady, if incremental, improvement.Crysaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09203108637459489012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33244618.post-7212590761054336182015-09-25T14:57:43.626-07:002015-09-25T14:57:43.626-07:00Simply heartbreaking for our furry babies to exper...Simply heartbreaking for our furry babies to experience such a frightening thing. My 7 pound, female Yorkie is 12 years old and diabetic. She had a severe pancreatitis attack, then 2 months later was diagnosed with diabetes. Anyone with a diabetic dog knows that eating is imperative in order to administer insulin injections.<br />Two years of insulin injections without any major problems. Then about a week ago, she started vomiting and her behavior was very erractic. She kept pacing back and forth, hugging the walls. She would stare with a glazed look in her eyes and acted like she was spaced out. This went on for 3 days, then bam!!! the wobbling in her walk and head tilting came on suddenly. She fell over many times, not being able to balance herself. I took her to the vet within 2 hours and all the blood tests were normal, except her glucose level (which was expected due to her vomiting and her insulin being withheld to avoid low blood sugar). The Vet gave her an injection of Cerenia and sent me home with pills to give her each morning. She ate food that night without vomiting, which was a huge improvement. Today is day 2 (after the vet visit) and she is still very imbalanced and has a head tilt but no eye movement.<br />I know my Yorkie and all her behavior patterns. I can tell she is struggling, but she is pressing on. I think this has affected me more than it has affected her. We are taking one day at a time. I don't know what tomorrow will bring, but I do know that I will do whatever is necessary to aid my Yorkie through this awful time. As I've read through many of these post, I have cried with empathy. It has been said "tough times make us stronger". I don't feel strong at the moment, in fact, I feel very helpless, as I'm sure many of you do too. My hope and prayer is that all of our animals have a quick and total recovery.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com