Disease Description: When vestibular dysfunction occurs in dogs or cats it is most often associated with the peripheral system (inner ear) rather than with the central system (brain)

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Disease Symptom: Signs of vestibular disease in pets can include: Circling (spinning or walking in circles); Standing with an exaggerated wide stance; Head tilting; Falling or rolling to one side; Nystagmus (involuntary drifting eye movements); Squint or strabismus (abnormal position of the eyeballs) ;Ataxia (stumbling, staggering, or lack of coordination without weakness or involuntary spasms); Head shaking; Vomiting; Motion sickness—perhaps evident when your dog is no longer an enthusiastic backseat companion on car rides

Disease Cause: Peripheral vestibular dysfunction in dogs and cats is usually of unknown (idiopathic) origin. Less common causes are middle ear infection (e.g., from a severe ear mite infestation), ototoxicity from certain types of antibiotics (e.g., streptomycin or gentamicin), genetic sources, and head trauma. An underactive thyroid gland or central problems (brain lesion) can also create vestibular dysfunction in pets

Disease Diagnose: It is important to have your pet examined by a veterinarian to rule out conditions such as stroke or hyperthyroidism. The examination may also reveal an underlying and treatable condition affecting the inner ear.

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