Q) My dog is acting drunk. │ Twin Trees Vet Talk (FREE VET ADVICE PODCAST)
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- In this video we discuss what to do if your dog is experiencing neurologic signs, such as loss of balance, wobbliness and acting drunk. There is a long list of many different diseases and medical problems that can cause these types of neurologic signs. The most common reason we see young, otherwise healthy pets being brought into the emergency room for these symptoms is intoxications. Where we live, the most common intoxication is recreational drug intoxication. The most common recreational drug dogs test positive for is marijuana/THC, but we do see urine drug tests positive for other drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamine, amphetamine, opioids/fentanyl and MDMA). However, there are many different toxins that can cause neurologic signs, including antifreeze/engine coolant (a deadly toxin that requires immediate intervention), certain essential oils (even a small amount of tea tree oil applied to the skin of a dog or cat can be lethal), rodent/insect poisons, and medications. There are also many other medical problems that can cause neurologic signs (including meningitis, strokes, brain tumors, and problems with other organ systems like the heart). It is always best to see your vet (or an emergency vet clinic) right away if you are noticing neurologic signs. Sometimes, referral to a neurology specialist may be needed. Remember to keep all drugs, poisons, toxins and medications out of reach of pets and children.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro + Q) My dog is acting drunk what should I do
0:08 causes (recreational drugs)
01:19 causes (antifreeze intoxication)
1:44 other causes of neurologic signs
1:54 what to do
2:11 prevent recreational drug intoxications at campsites, beaches, parks etc.
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My 9 year old chiweenie has episodes where he becomes wobbly and topples over to the floor out of nowhere. During this time, he can't walk or put much weight on his limbs. He is alert though. This will go on for about 15-20 minutes then he will get up and act as if nothing happened. This happens once every few months. Vet said to be concerned if it is happening more often.
@Delsun Blue It sounds like you could be dealing with seizures, or possibly syncope. There are many different underlying causes for each of those- some are harmless others more serious. When did it start? You may need to get a referral to see a neurology or cardiology specialist. -Dr. Lopez
My 12 yr old german shepherd started walking wobbly and falling over on monday... Had to carry him... Tuesday he was running and jumping on the bed and wanting to play... Wed he seemed Fine... But again on Thursday hes wobbling when he walks, and then will just fall over and then lay down... When he's laying down he seems in no pain, and has no problem sleeping... He's drinking & Eating...
@Ike Ikie, There are a lot of different things that could be. He could be experiencing a neurologic problem (such as a problem with his brain or spinal cord), it could be a problem with his cardiovascular system (heart problems, anemia, even syncope), or even a metabolic problem (for example, low blood sugar from insulinoma...). It would be a good idea to get him in to your vet for a physical exam and some basic diagnostics (blood work, imaging if indicated). Best of luck and let us know what they find! -Dr. Lopez
Vestibular disease is common in german shepherds! How is you dog now?
My 5 year old Cattle dog gets a little wobbly and kind of loses his balance after intense frisbee sessions or even with the ball. It doesn’t always happen but has happened twice now. I don’t know if it’s because he just needs water because once he gets water in his system and a 5 minute break he wants to go back and keep playing. I’m not sure if I should bring him to the vet and get tests done, or if I should cut back his sessions with the frisbee/ball?
@Michael Scott, Has he always done his or is this new? if you are noticing signs of exercise intolerance, it wouldn't be a bad idea to have him checked. Sometimes that can be a sign of problems with the heart or nervous system. In some cases, a referral to a specialist (like a veterinary cardiology specialist) may be recommended. It is often helpful to film the episodes so that your vet can see what you are seeing. Also wouldn't be a bad idea to cut back a bit until you have everything checked out. It might be nothing serious- but "when in doubt, check it out!" Good luck and thanks for visiting our channel! -Dr. Lopez
Hello, my dog seems to have difficulty walking properly, she acts very wobbly. My dog also has a bit of a cold and is acting like she's weak. Vet said that it's a bacterial infection but im having doubts. Any thoughts?
Hi @Fern Andrei Rosello, It could be so many things. Check out the massively long list of reasons your dog could be looking drunk (it's in the video). Your vet may need to run some tests, or you could consider getting a second opinion or a referral to a specialist to determine the cause. Good luck! -Dr. Lopez
Okay my Belgian Malinos acted already acted like this twice
The 1st time was scary and I rushed him to the vet me thinking that was going to pass and he also peed a bit while lying down. They told me everything seemed normal and I wanted to do the MRI but shits too expensive now a days. :(
And the 2nd time he acted less but he seems to fight it by running around but it concerns me a lot . I love him and I hate seeing him
Like that
@Tony Canales There are a lot of medical problems that can cause these symptoms...really hard to say without testing. You can see that here in Whistler we see a lot of positive urine drug tests on dogs, but other than intoxications, there are so many different things it could be. I would say when in doubt check it out. Pursue testing and referral to specialist of the problem persists or worsens. For everyone reading this, for the record, I also HIGHLY recommend having good medical insurance (like Trupanion) from day 0, for this exact reason. Medical bills can be VERRY expensive, unaffordable really when dealing with serious problems. Hope it's nothing serious! Dr. Lopez
My brothers dog was in the backyard (my mom was supposed to watch him) my dad started mowing and he got scared and ran around. We don’t know what happened but when he came back in I noticed he was walking like he was drunk and over exaggerating his steps.
He would sway when sitting up to standing but laying down he seems to be fine. He runs slightly when I force him to go outside (for like a second because he was getting too cold inside)
I don’t know what to do. My parents won’t let me take him to the vet and his dad (my brother) won’t be home for like 8 more hours. I’m kinda worried he’s gonna die, what should I do? Sorry for the long text
xMiss Charmingx Are there any toxins that you know about (drugs like marijuana, tea tree oil, or the bright green liquid that goes in the radiator called antifreeze/ ethylene glycol/ engine coolant). Any patient with neurologic signs should see a vet right away. The worst case scenario is always ethylene glycol intoxication- if that is a possibility, it is fatal if you don't act right away. Get some video footage quickly, talk to your parents and brother again. If your brother is the primary owner, he should be informed of the problem immediately. If marijuana is likely it often will show up on a urine drug screen that can be purchased at the drug store. Hard to diagnose him over the internet, so the best thing is to have him looked at by your vet or an emergency vet hospital. Good luck!
So, what happened with the dog? Did he survive?
@@TwinTreesVet sorry for the late reply i didn’t get a notification, it turned out he had a stomach virus from eating grass mixed in with some of the poop he was able to get before we could pick up, he threw up a lot but after a couple hours he seemed to be fine, went back to his happy doggo life and chased my cats around lol, thank you for the reply. it really will help me in the future if it ever happens again or i adopt another dog
@@MacNCheesePro yes he did and he’s happily playing with our neighbors new puppy
My dog was perfectly fine was at the vet 4 days ago I was smoking weed idk if she got a hold of it but she knows better than to eat it and she threw up 3 times and seems very loopy and unbalanced very jump when I touch her and won’t move at all or drink water or eat I’ve been crying because it’s late at night and I don’t know wats wrong with her even in her eyes she looks so miserable 😖
@Rellzy It definitely sounds like recreational drug intoxication is one of the more likely causes of her symptoms, but there are other problems that can look like this as well. Any time you are noticing neurologic signs (loss of balance, etc.) or any major changes in your pet's demeanour, I always recommend having them looked at by a vet as soon as possible. The middle of the night is often when emergency vet hospitals are the busiest, so even at 4am there is a vet on duty in most cities. I hope she is ok. We have a few other videos on our channel that talk about recreational drug intoxications in pets ("My dog is acting drunk" etc.) Thank you for visiting our channel and have a lovely day! -Dr. Lopez
My pup 2 months an american bully acted drunk and walked sideways and then suddenly topples the ground, happened twice or thrice while Im trying to train him the leash outside. Any idea what this is?
@Anshun Yu wow that must have been scary! Did it wear off right away or was he down for a little while? Is he otherwise very healthy (eating, drinking, energetic, and happy?)
Well there are A LOT of things that could be (probably at least 20 different things...)- some are serious, some not so much.
Any time there is collapse involved, then I always wonder about TLOC (transient loss of consciousness) and syncope, as well as seizures and in puppies, hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar), and anaemia (not enough red blood cells) as well. Suddenly becoming off balance and then collapsing... I would recommend that you see your vet for a physical exam and baseline diagnostic testing if they think it is appropriate.
Starting at 8 weeks, your puppy should be getting regular vet visits anyway for immunizations and deworming every 3-4 weeks to prevent him from getting deadly diseases like Parvo, distemper, hookworms, etc., so I would definitely not get behind on those and bring it up with your vet when you go in. If he is acting sick or depressed definitely don't wait too long to have him checked out.
TLOC can be a sign of congenital /genetic heart problems, (for example, sometimes there can be a heart valve that doesn't form properly, or sometimes there can other problems), and TLOC (which can look like fainting) is often an early sign of that. Many heart conditions can be treated with the help of a cardiology specialist.
It could be something minor or something easy to fix, but just like your car when it suddenly shuts off or starts acting strange, best to take it in to have everything checked out by a professional. Also, if next time it happens see if you can grab a video, and also check out the colour of his gums, and grab a heart rate if you can (I have another video in our pet first aid course that shows how to take your puppy's vital signs.
Hope that helps and good luck! Let us know how it goes, and thanks for visiting our channel! -Dr. Lopez
So this hasn't happened to my dog in a while. Probably 2 years but, he would be weak his eyes would kinda be purple and if he sits down he would kinda tip over. He would look really tired. Idk if this had to do with his family but we did not adopt him. He is related to my older dog.
@Eleven#NoahDeservesBetter It's really hard to say. It sounds like he could have been experiencing either neurologic signs or syncope (which is usually a blood pressure disturbance associated with the cardiovascular system, like fainting). Glad it seems to have resolved, but it is always helpful to take a video when this happens and get the little guy checked out if it happens again. Best of luck and thank you for visiting our channel! -Dr. Lopez
@@TwinTreesVet thank you.
Hopefully I get a reply! But I was walking my dog 10 month german shepherd mix! And she became wobbly walking side to side and then I stop and she laid down! She stayed down for 15 sec or so and than got up like nothing happened! Should I be worried! At this point in time the closest app. I could get is in 1 mon!
@DriftingBean There are a lot of things that could be, but it kind of sounds like it could be syncope (similar to fainting). German shepherds can get a very serious genetic heart condition called subaortic stenosis, so I would want to rule that out. If it happens again I would just go to an emergency clinic... that way you don’t have to wait for an appointment. They can run the necessary tests and refer you to a cardiologist or neurologist if needed. Good luck ❤️
@@TwinTreesVet thanks you very much
My pleasure. Sometimes syncope happens for no serious reason (that it is called orthostatic hypotension), but there can be many serious causes so “when in doubt, check it out.”
My dog did this today for maybe a minute I was about to take him to the emergency vet but then he was fine jumping and running like nothing. His vet isn’t open for a couple days should I take him to the emergency vet? He isn’t even 6 yet and literally has always been super healthy
@Pinky7809ily There are a lot of things that could be, but it kind of sounds like it could be syncope (similar to fainting) or maybe even a mild seizure. If it happens again I would just go to an emergency clinic... that way you don’t have to wait for an appointment. They can run the necessary tests and refer you to a cardiologist or neurologist if needed. Sometimes syncope happens for no serious reason (that it is called orthostatic hypotension), and it is even possible to have an isolated seizure without any identifiable cause, but there can be many serious causes so “when in doubt, check it out.” It also helps to take a video for your vet in case it has resolved by the time you get there. Good luck ❤️
Twin Trees Vet taking him in today praying for the best🙏🏼❤️I just need the peace of mind. Thanks so much!
@@pinky7809ily how is he doing?
@@7sneves we aren't sure what exactly caused this exactly but we discovered he had pancreatitis and the vet thinks he might have had a pain episode but it isn't for sure. luckily he is super healthy now and he never had that happen to him again
My dog is also doing the same.He can't sitting up to standing and while he is sitting after walk he is in trouble.His balance is missing while walk.And he refuse water too.His head is shaking sometimes.He lOur vet suggest Vitamin B syrup.
@abi biotech, there are many causes of weakness and loss of balance- from intoxications to heart problems. Any time you notice these symptoms, emergency vet care is indicated. Hope it is nothing serious and best of luck! -Dr. Lopez
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my dog is walking kinda sloppy like if hes depressed and has no energy idk what's wrong with him and he slobbers for no reason :(
he also trembles
@xMrFuzZyKitteH- I would definitely have your vet look at him. They might need to run some test. Good luck:) -Dr. Lopez
Hey !My dog just recovered from pigeon fever but now he is not walking properly he is lifting his right hindlimb while walking
, walking like camel
Having jerky like movement He is not active and not eating properly please tell me wat can I do ?
@Preety sonu, I am so sorry to hear about your dog! If he is not improving or if you are noticing concerns, I would definitely get him rechecked by your veterinarian! He may need some additional diagnostic tests or possibly to be referred to a specialist. I hope they are able to get to the bottom of it soon so that he can make a speedy recovery! Best of luck and please keep us posted. -Dr. Lopez
sometimes ear infections!
@Melody Koontz True! Thank you for your comment! The balance centre of the body (called the vestibular system) involves components of the middle/inner ear, as well as the cerebellum and brainstem. Middle/inner ear infections (otitis media/interna), as well as other problems in that area like tumours, can cause problems with balance. Thank you for your comment and for visiting our channel! Have a lovely day:)❤️ -Dr. Lopez
My 10 year dog is wobbling but still wags his tail what does this mean he has 2 days like this
El Greñas, it's hard to say. There are so many things it could be. I would definitely get the little guy checked out by his veterinarian:) Best of luck and hope it is nothing serious. -Dr. Lopez
so can this be caused by a dog eating "fermented" pomegranate ? I have an inbred chihuahua and started falling over she is close to a year old
Eros T, Hypothetically yes, but there are many other conditions in a young inbred chihuahua that I would want to consider and rule out (hydrocephalus, hypoglycaemia, portosystemic shunt, etc).
Can you help me please may dog (5 months old) seems dizzy or drunk then fell to the floor for a second and get up like nothings happen. Its happeninng for almost 3 days now maybe 3 to 5 times a day😢
@Stel it sounds like your dog could be having syncope (like fainting) or even a seizure. There could be an underlying problem, like low blood sugar, a heart problem or a problem with the brain. You should definitely see a vet, and if possible bring a video of the event with you. You may need to be referred to a cardiology or neurology specialist. Good luck and hope it’s nothing serious! -Dr. Lopez
Thank you so much Dr. Lopez you're such a big help
@Stel no problem let me know how it goes. What kind of dog is it btw?
@@TwinTreesVet its a xoloitzcuintli ( mexican hairless dog)
@Stel aw so cute 💜 I know some lineages of that breed are known to carry a genetic mutation that can predispose them to a type of heart condition called DCM. I do think you need to get the little guy checked out and have some tests done (possibly get a referral to a cardiology or neurology specialist) just in case we are dealing with something like that. Good luck ❤️
My 7 month old lassie is doing this help
B Mwr If your dog is showing these symptoms, the best thing to do is to go to your nearest veterinary emergency hospital right away. Hope it is nothing serious and wishing you all the best. -Dr. Lopez
Hi my dog seems to act like this too. Can’t stand up still even if he tries. He can run when is force but won’t eat or drink anything since last night.
He puked last night
We let him sleep the whole night to see if it get better but the conditions stay the same this morning still. His eyes squeeze shut and twitching. He also dropped pee in the house while walking outside this morning. Please help
@Tien Nguyen I would definitely see a vet right away if you are noticing these symptoms. There are many medical problems that can look like this, including problem with his blood sugar, anemia, toxin exposure (carbon monoxide, drugs, xylitol), heart/neurologic problems, infections/parasites, even cancer. Hope it's nothing serious and best of luck! -Dr. Lopez
My dog is stumbling too, its been 3 days. Its continuous, there is something in his upper left and right head that is beating up and down too. I don't know what to do. There is no nearest vet in our neighborhood.
@Marcella Gomez, Aw sorry to hear this. It sounds like your dog is experiencing neurologic signs, but usually with drug intoxications the symptoms improve/resolve within 24 hours. There are many causes and it definitely sounds like he needs to be seen by a vet. Hope it's nothing serious and good luck! -Dr. Lopez
My dog went drank bunch of water now he's acting weird please someone help don't smoke weed
@Travis Hicks: One of the worst case scenarios for dogs suddenly acting drunk is antifreeze poisoning. Please get the little guy checked out by a vet to confirm what is causing the symptoms. Recreational drugs are just one of many types of toxins (and other diseases) that can cause these symptoms. Hope your boy is OK- keep us posted and best of luck! -Dr. Lopez
I just bought a new yellow lab puppies literally 12 hours ago she's walking like she's drunk she falls over and then it like instantly asleep laying how she fell I'm very scared I spent $1,200 yet that means nothing to how much I already love her
@Mitch Wells First- congrats on the new addition and it is amazing that you already love her so much. But-oh my goodness not even 24 hours with the new baby and already learning the cold hard truth about the cost of medical care for pets. That actually happens a lot- we see lots of puppies/kittens in the emergency room for major problems in the first 24 hours of being adopted. Wish you had heard all of my rants about having medical insurance before driving the new pup off the lot... I have seen this so many times! Yes, with neurologic signs there are a lot of things it can be- everything from toxins, infections, congenital problems of the brain/other organs, and many others. Young puppies are also prone to low blood sugar if they are not receiving frequent enough meals (babies usually need to be fed small meals every few hours at first...before gradually increasing to 2-3 x/day as they reach adulthood). I always consider neurologic signs to be an emergency (because the worst case scenario can be pretty bad...) so do recommend that you get her checked out asap. Best of luck and please keep us updated on what you found out! -Dr. Lopez
@@TwinTreesVet the answer was very simple when I told my boss about it and that I had to leave to take her to the vet he started laughing hysterically he knew just what it was she I work on potato farm and of course I took pup with me we had been fertilizing the fields it's just a mild foul odor to us but the dogs it can be almost intoxicating making them very dizzy and disoriented he'd clean it a lot of times before and older dog but her being a puppy it was pretty severe now even though it is harmless being food grade fertilizer I'm going to keep her out of the fields until she gets a little older thank you for your concern it means a lot
@@mitchwells4990 Thanks so much for the update! Yes, fertilizers are on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control's top 10 list every year! So glad you figured it out and that it is something easily fixed! Here is a video about other common toxins to know about, to keep your puppy as safe as possible:
-1.1 TOXINS (7 Dangers to Avoid) │ Twin Trees Pet First Aid Course th-cam.com/video/PTiulM3veSs/w-d-xo.html
Best of luck and have a beautiful day! -Dr. Lopez
Please I hope my puppy didn’t eat my weed my parents are gonna kill me 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@Justin East I hope so too!! Preventing emergencies is always better than responding to them, so please make sure that household poisons (like rodent poisons, human medications/drugs, chemicals like ethylene glycol/antifreeze, and foods like raisins, grapes, chocolate and xylitol/artificial sweetener) are kept out of reach of pets.
Hope your puppy is ok! Good luck!!
-Dr. Lopez
You're so damn pretty.
@Robbie Holz Aw thanks. I am flattered:) We all know true beauty lies within. ❤️ Thank you for visiting our channel and have a lovely day. -Dr. Lopez