Inner Ear Problems Infection, inflammation, tumors and trauma to this sensitive area can leave your dog shaky and uncoordinated. When the inner ear functions abnormally or a disorder is caused by the brainstem, it is often referred to as vestibular syndrome.
Why is my dog walking like he’s drunk?
It’s scary to watch your dog suddenly look drunk, become unable to walk, develop unusually rapid eye movements (called nystagmus) and fall to one side. When this happens, a common benign cause can be due to “old dog’s vestibular disease.”
Why does my dog seem imbalanced?
Inner ear infections are a common cause of balance problems in dogs. If your dog has an ear infection, you may also notice additional symptoms such as head shaking and scratching, eye circles and fluttering, and redness, swelling, discharge, and odor in or around the affected ear.
Why is my dog staggering and weak?
Things that can make your dog lethargic and weak can range from infections and illnesses to pain and medications. And because weakness and lethargy can indicate anything from a chronic illness to a life-threatening illness, you should always speak to your veterinarian if you notice any of the symptoms.
Why is my dog unsteady on his feet?
The most common sign of ataxia, regardless of the cause, is an abnormal gait where the dog is very unsteady on its feet. With a spinal cord injury, as the dog walks, the toes can drag on the ground and wear down the tips of the nails.
Why does my dog stagger when walking?
Vestibular ataxia is the result of a problem with the inner ear or brainstem. Cerebellar ataxia occurs when the cerebellum is damaged. … In addition to staggering, stumbling, and falling, signs of ataxia include side blinking, head tilting, walking in circles, vomiting, and nausea.
Why is my dog suddenly shaking?
Infection, inflammation, tumors and trauma to this sensitive area can leave your dog shaky and uncoordinated. When the inner ear functions abnormally or a disorder is caused by the brainstem, it is often referred to as vestibular syndrome.
Why is my dog dizzy and disoriented?
Vestibular ataxia is the result of a problem with the inner ear or brainstem. In addition to staggering, stumbling, and falling, signs of ataxia include head tilt, bobbing, vomiting, nausea, and side-to-side eye rolling.
Why is my dog suddenly shaking?
Possible causes include inner/middle ear infections, poisoning, stroke, tumors, infectious or inflammatory disease (meningitis), idiopathic vestibular disease (also known as “old dog’s vestibular syndrome”), or other less likely causes.
What would cause a dog to lose balance?
Injuries, strokes, poisoning, and infections can all cause your dog to lose balance. Because these things can be dangerous or even fatal, call your veterinarian immediately if your dog falls.
Why is my dog unbalanced and wobbly?
Inner ear infections are a common cause of balance problems in dogs. If your dog has an ear infection, you may also notice additional symptoms such as an odor in or around the affected ear, head shaking and scratching, circling and blinking of the eyes, and redness, swelling, or discharge.
Why Does My Dog Look Drunk?
It’s scary to watch your dog suddenly look drunk, become unable to walk, develop unusually rapid eye movements (called nystagmus) and fall to one side. When this happens, a common benign cause can be due to “old dog’s vestibular disease.”