My dog with vestibular disease

We thought our dog Jess had a stroke, she kept falling over and going around in circles. It was diagnosed as vestibular disease and with help from the vet she got better. I hope this helps anyone who has a dog with the same symptoms.

Edit: Jess is no longer with us, she died of old age in August 2009, which was not related to the vestibular disease. RIP

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Pets & Animals

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• vestibular
• disease
• dog
• stroke
• sick
• ill
• seizure
• head
• tilt
• side

[warhero40000]

I have a question about feeding and cleaning because since my dog carnt move she has to poo on the floor and it can get eavry were and suggestions

[metzmoo]

@warhero40000

Jess used to get distressed when she wanted the toilet so we would carry her outside. Occasionaly we had the odd accident but that can't be helped, so keep plenty of bleach or disinfectant handy. You can get nappies for dogs (ask your vet), or you can use human one's designed for babies although they don't fit quite as well, but they are cheaper. As far as feeding goes put the bowl close to your dogs mouth and if necssary help and support the dog whilst it eats. Good luck!

[lacey2682]

I have vestibuler problem so I know what ur dog going  thru

[metzmoo]

@lacey2682

Sorry to hear about your problem, it can be treated so don't lose heart

[redbird2005]

I am glad to read and see this video too! We were up all of last night with our 14.5 year old MinPin. She didn't sleep and neither did we! I really thought she was having a stroke, but upon finding this, I am certain she is suffering with vestibular disease. It seems to be a lot like I experience when I have episodes of vertigo! I feel so badly for her. She is somewhat better today; at least she can stand without falling and her eyes aren't doing the constant darting back and forth.

[metzmoo]

@redbird2005

How is MinPin now? Did you take her to the vets and was vestibular disease diagnosed? I hope she is better, you have our best wishes.

[Tiff2212]

poooooooooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrrrr­rrr dog

[xrustynailsx]

How long did it take your dog to get better from this and start walking normally again? My dog just got this last night at 4:40 A.M. and it scared the hell outta us.

[nikkiandlibby]

PLEASE PLASE PLEASE WRITE ME BACK ON THIS!!!! What kind Of dog is this?!!??? My dog looks just like this doggy!!!!! He does this too I'm so scared please tell me information please!

[afropwn]

@cmab20114 hey ive inbox messaged you some info on vestibular disease :)

[cmab20114]

my dog Rusty just got this disease and looks much like this dog ..how long will he be like this? some say weeks and some have said that their dogs were never 100% better ..he's 14 years old

[spidrmage]

my dog has this, i thought it was a stroke. i didn't take her to the vet or anything, but i noticed a lot of people have mentioned that the vet gave their dog anti-biotics and anti-inflammatory things. i dont feel comfortable giving my dog anti-biotics or any other drugs since they make their small bodies do unnatural things, but what if i gave her supplements with omega 3's, since they have anti-inflammatory properties?

[thesaddlebredchick]

Aw pour thing! Thats what my dog has right now :(

[jeffreysf2326]

just got home from the emergency ,we thought our older corgi was having a seizure and we were told vestibular disease i'm still freaked out by this she looks so bad my heart is broken that she is going through this

[krustwell]

Beautiful dog. Thank you for posting. RIP, Jess.