Although she has been showing small signs of what I thought to be arthritis in her back legs babe recently took a large step backwards(literally). She has since had a great deal of trouble walking straight and up stairs and is tilting her head a bit. any idea as to what may be happening?
Experienced Advisor Mark Nunez says:
September 26th, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Head tilt and trouble with balance are sirns of vestibluar disease which could be caused by an inner ear infection or by idiopathic (unknown) vestibular syndrome. Your veterinarian will be able to tell the difference. It is unlikely that the head tilt is related to her lameness. She may need antibiotics (long term), prednisone, and dramamine.
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