[ SHOWGSD-L ] STROKES IN DOGS
- From: "Doc Zoe" <wynsum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 16:09:32 -0500
Old Dog Vestibular Disease {HYPERLINK \l "Top"}
Peripheral vestibular disease is not an uncommon problem in older dogs, an=
d is characterised
by a sudden onset of signs including head tilt, wobbliness, falling or ina=
bility to stand due to loss
of balance. Disorientation may be severe. Nystagmus (flickering of the eye=
s) is present and
some dogs have transient nausea, vomiting and anorexia.
Since the cause of this problem is unknown it is termed 'idiopathic'. It i=
s diagnosed by
eliminating other causes of peripheral vestibular disease such as inner ea=
r infection, and the
condition improves over time (usually a few weeks although in some cases t=
he head tilt is
permanent). Some dogs benefit from motion sickness medication to treat nau=
sea and vomiting.
--> Unfortuantely they did not mention which motion sickness meds
Dr Zo=EB M Backman
http://wynsumgsd.com
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