KATIE'S 3rd ATTACK OF CANINE VESTIBULAR DISEASE
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.พ. 2025
- It was a hell Ova 14th Birthday when Kate was struck for the 2nd time in 12 months with her 3rd bout of Canine Vestibular Disease!
I hate this because it hits your pet "suddenly" from out of left field. All that works best for Kate is rest, rest, rest with a little helpful walking in the backyard with a harness to keep her legs from becoming lethargic and help her gain her balance and self-confidence back.
I'm Mark and my two "girls" are Sara and Katie. We have been experiencing the RV lifestyle since 2018 when I bought my 2008 Pleasure Ways Ascent RV. Now retired and after several years of traveling and having upgrades and improvements done to my old RV, the girls and I have settled into enjoying traveling, exploring and discovering the perks to RV travel and the freedom of that lifestyle.
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My cocker spaniel had an attack 9 weeks ago. It hit him HARD and one vet told me to euth him. No way. Glad I stuck by my kiddo. He’s improving everyday. Bless you and your baby! ❤
Vets are not all knowing and putting down a pet should be THEIR LAST CHOICE and NOT THEIR FIRST. I'd change Veterinarians! My dog has had 3 attacks and is doing well but for a weakened hind end.
@@doggonervn211 I absolutely changed vets! He is with a vet now who practices eastern and western medicine together. She prescribed a Chinese herb that has done wonders for him. He’s blind and had a double enucleation so no eyes. The neurologist said that probably makes it more difficult for him to recover. Thank God for some good friends who assured me there was no rush to make a decision and to give him time. I’m thankful everyday that I did. He’s a happy little dog and brings me great joy. The herb I give him is Tian Ma Gou Teng Wan. He gets two w breakfast and two w dinner.
We had a vet tell us the same thing that putting him down was best. Said it was a stroke and should be put down. We took him to an emergency hospital vet and they said it was vestibular disease. We are on day 5 and he has improved from day 3. I agree some vets are not knowledgeable in this disease, I’m glad we took him to another place to seek a second opinion.
My Scottie had a full recovery from his vestibular disease! Do not let anyone tell you to euthanize!
Good afternoon my dog hasn’t for about a week and a half now I’m getting pretty nervous. Your dog completely got rid of it and can you give me some tips if you don’t mind
This just happened to my Queensland. She pulled through with flying colors but I'm on pins and needles now waiting for another attack. I feel for you brother. It's hard to see your buddy go through this. Keep giving her love.
I hope your little girl doesn't go thru multiple attack over the years as my Katie has. She soldiered thru them, but it left her with a weak hindquarter, but she still doesn't let that stop her from being near me or walking with me.
My 13 year old German Shepherd is going through this now. Thanks for sharing Katie's story.
Give it time and help him get thru it with your love for him. I found a body harness used for walking Kate, a helpful tool for me to assist her in and out of the RV or up and down stairs. Kate has had 3 attacks over two years but soldiers thru though she is left with weaker hind quarters and walking like a drunken sailor, her will amazes me to be near me and still protect me from Sara when she thinks Sara is acting up around me, lol. Keep the faith.
Our dog is going through this right now. It’s so hard to see them going through this. I hope your dog is doing better now. We are on day 5
My dog Sheena is on her 16th day of recovery. She had nystagmus for 4 days and would not get up. The fifth day she got up and started walking. She always drank water and we fed her by hand. She still has the head tilt and is somewhat wobbly but is moving much quicker in the yard. She is 13. The vet put her on an antibiotic and nausea pills..
Hopefully Kate will completely recover. I see much love that you have for your doggies.❤
Katie, after three of these events was left with no head tilt but a weak hind quarter that seem to slowly get weaker over time. Nothing really I can do financially or medically just enjoy my time with her and let her know she is loved and cherished like her sister, Sara.
Boy, Kate is a real fighter. But in spite of her troubles she still has a big smile on her face! 🐶
Very little keeps her or Sara down long. She's doing better still. I am so glad 😊
Sorry to hear about Kate's problem, we enjoy watching your videos of your dog's travels with you. Hope she is able to recover soon. Keep up the good work.
We will soon be on new adventures, and Kate is recovering at a good pace this time around for the coming trip. She must be getting used to these, sadly, but her spirits are always high around me.
Sending virtual hugs and prayers too, you're such a good dog pop.
These "girls" have been my family for 14 yrs...
We wish you and Katy the best! So sorry she is having a hard time. Thanks for sharing. In our thoughts and prayers.
Katie continues to recover. However, this 3rd attack seems to have weekend her hind quarters even more. I am hoping she can cope with it. Thank you for your prayers.
Our 13 year old mini schnauzer is going through this right now. We are on day 5 and it has been tough, he has improved from how he was on day 3 because he’s drinking water on his own even though he struggles because his head is tilted but any little improvements feels like a huge step in the right direction to recovery.
Be strong and give your pet the tie she needs to work thru this ailment. Katie has gone thru it three times now!
Hi! How’s your mini schnauzer doing? Our 13yo mini schnauzer recently experienced this for the first time too and his head is still tilted for a week now after his 2nd but milder episode. He still has a little balance issues, otherwise he’s fine.
@@rinisqueen our dog was not able to recover and passed away
@@hamtaropuff oh no, so sorry to hear this :(
I’m sure you guys have done what y’all could. My condolences to you and your family!
Thank you for documenting her recovery, my 13-year-old lab just had her first attack 2 days ago. Crazy how fast if comes on.
Yes, Kate's first attack shocked the "hell out of me!" I read my Veterinary Teck books and knew it was a stroke or mock stroke. Not knowing which I rushed her to the Vet, but it was during the COVID PANIC, and the Vet hospital took their time arriving and opening up and I could not go in with her to see what they did, if anything during that time when we all went back to the 17th century of fear and ignorance.
My dog Mika, 13 year old, started having symptoms of old dog vestibular disease on Feb 12, 2024. It's been rough since. Our vet suggested an MRI on March 5th, we did. They did not find anything. She is on Meclizine and Cerenia. We are 💔 heartbroken each time she gets a bad episode of rolling, legs up in the air, falling, eye twitching left and right. Our vet said she thinks Mika will decline. She's said the word euthanasia more than once. How do I decide to put her to sleep if she is eating, drinking, wagging her tail, kissing my hand, and shows signs of love and life? I am confused, scared, and praying for Mika to recover. Seeing Kate on your videos really give our family some hope...thank you for sharing your journey.
When this first happened to Kate, I did much reading in my American Veterinary Textbooks I have, (I was going to be a Vet Tech at one time in my life) and watch hours of Vet videos on this. The Vets can easily determine if it is simply the Vestibular "disease" or a more serious problem affecting the brain with blood tests and observations. However, yours seems to have had a much harder attack than Kate. Kate just could not stand up or walk and just wanted to lay still for a week or two. Mine never mentioned such things as an MRI $$$ Mine did "suggest" nausea medication IF NEEDED but I just watched over her, gave her plenty of rest and got her up and helped her go outside to relive herself. I used a padded harness you can buy for taking your dog on walks that enabled me to help support and hold her up when I wanted to get her outside to move around a little. That seemed to help her build up her confidence and sense of balance over the 5 weeks it took her to get back to "normal." She has gone thru this 3 times Over 2 1/2 yrs. and she has recovered each time after about a 5-weeks. The first time left her head cocked, the second time it straightened out! and the third time she did ok. The only lasting side effect from the attacks was that she has a weak hindquarter. Sometimes her hind end gives out BUT she gets herself back up and walks on. She is not perfectly stable BUT she still can and loves to trot around the backyard tail a wagging with me. She will be 15 this summer and I cherish each month I have with her. Dogs are I think better than people. They do not "give up" and just accept being a "victim of life!" Truly a lesson for us all. I can't directly speak to your experience since is sounds harder than what Kate had. I would suggest reviewing the several good videos on You Tube by many veterinarians on this subject to better inform yourself for any decisions you may have to or be asked to make.
Sincerely,
Mark & Katie
My chow is doing good but I did take her to a acupuncturist once a week now she goes once a month. I think its good she is eating that has been one thing Chloe has problems with.
YOU GO KATIEEEEEEE. DADDY LOVES YOU❤❤❤❤
She's daddy's girl!
@@doggonervn211 , yes we can all see that she is. God Bless You both🙏💖🤗
PS: My 13 year old Havanese just had his 1st episode. I suffer from bouts with vertigo. I take Mcclezzine. Since it happened to my Lucky boy on a weekend. I did all my research with dogs parents on TH-cam. Also found it was fine to give him 24mg of Meclizzine (12.5mg for cats). Took him to the vet on Monday. She told me to keep on giving him the Mcclezzine and he should be better in about 2 weeks. He fully recovered in 2weeks.
Prayers🙏🙏 for Kate and you. I'm experiencing this vestibular Disease with my bully breed doggie. The vet is recommending I take him to a Neurologist for possible brain MRI. Very expensive. Did you have a MRI done on Kate?
No, I did not.
I did much research online watching several Vets on You Tube cover this disease. Plus talking to my long-time vets here at home about this and the difference between it being a "Brain Issue" or a "Pseudo stroke" and how to tell a difference from the "outward signs." That plus readings in my texts: Canine Medicine (vol. II) on Vestibular syndrome, if it is a brain problem then you will probably not see any improvement within several weeks from the attack. Then I would consider further help. I only know that this kind of medical help is very expensive and many of us cannot afford to put our own wellbeing at risk for it if there is no cure. Sad to say some Vets can be like Lawyers and fed on your fears.
Katie has had 3 attacks so far over 2 1/2 yrs. and it has taken her up to two months of rest and mild activity to get to the point where she is able to walk around the house and yard not like a "drunken sailor" and climb in and out of the RV or up and down stairways carefully but "intently." I know it is not a "brain issue" because of what I have learned going thru this with the vets and my own independent research. Katie has a very strong will like me and she drives thru it and comes out maybe a little weaker but still able to enjoy her life with Sara and I. Before spending thousands of dollars, do your research, take the time to educate yourself so you can talk to your veterinarian knowledgeably. I wish you and your pet all the best.
Thank you for charros de video I have my dog Loko 9 years old , he started with balance problems then falling en R side , loose muscle tone en R side became frágil , vet prescribed prednisone the first week improve, the went down , today vet recommended to putting down my heart is broken but his quality life is first. He was ratting I feed in mouth but now his is having trouble swallowing because muscle weak he can’t drink and throwing up. I think is time to let go be free.
This sounds like the CVD has affected his brain which is more serious than the "lighter CVD" that does not affect the brain so severely and impacts the balance center such that the "wobbly eyes" stop a week or so after the initial attack and the dog may be left with a tilted head BUT they do recover enough to lead a good life. My dog has gone thru this 3 times! The first time left her head cocked to the left, and weak hind quarters. The 2nd attack straightened out her head but left her hind quarters week and the 3rd attack just weekended here hindquarters more. All attacks came with the "tattletale" "cartoon vibrating eyes!" STILL, she has not let that stop here from living her life. Sure, she gets up and down slower but patiently still can climb stairs up and down, though she does tumble sometimes. People can learn a lot from their pets, like NOT TO just become a victim of life, but strive to still live a happy life. For my girl, that is traveling with me.
My dog is going thru the same thing right now. Stay strong!
Kate is a warrior and not much keeps her down for very long.
Dogs can recover, my Scottie did!!! ❤❤❤❤ You are most kind, Sir. Katie did a good job fighting this disease!❤️
She fought the Idiopathic attacks 3 times over and survived, but old age, she could not fight forever. She is deeply missed.
Our 9 year old German Shepherd, Luna, suffered an vestibular attack in the morning. Collapsed on the floor, defecated, urinated and didn't try to get up. Had to carry her, 100+ lbs, into the car and onto a stretcher at the vet. Vet could not find anything on initial examination and recommend $8,000 of test and images. Was reluctant to put our dog through several sedation and requested to see our dog before making any decisions. Vet came out 10 minutes later with Luna on a leash walking normally. Asked the vet what he had done and he said "nothing". Took Luna home and she appears to be fine. The entire episode lasted only about 3 hours. I hope your dog Katie recovers as well as our Luna did.
I can't believe that Vet after finding nothing upon a simple exam or tests would "recommend" you spending that amount on tests? It's just my opinion after having dogs most all of my life, raising them and training them for AKC Obedience and Conformation trials that some Veterinarians can be like Lawyers and "Play on Your Emotions" and the event to get more money out of your pocket. My vet said it was pretty cut and dried between if it was a Serious attack that had affected the brain or just the "Idiopathic" attack that would pretty much remedy itself in about a month's time. I always tell people to do your research online. Don't go with just a few web sites from Veterinarians. Some posts can be months or years OLD, check their date of their posting. Knowledge is power.
Prayers that she will make a full recovery
She did and lived to just over 15 yrs. She will be missed.
My dog is on day 7 of this disease. I think it had beem brewing for a while and I failed to understand what I was seeing. He had a stumbling episode months ago. Then had one the day before this hit. Then he was floored by it when we got up the next morning. I am so worried that this might happen again so I am in admiration for how you support your dog.
I am having to see my hair clients at home so I can look after him. He ordinarily comes into work with me but it is not easy to get him there, or into the building and i definitely wouldn't take him in like this.
He is improving. However the vet said the damage will be permanent because normally the head tilt resolves after 4 days. Everything I see online suggests it takes between 7 to 10 days and then full recovery in 3 weeks so that really confused me.
I wonder if this has been B12 deficiency for my dog. He has low cobalt and low iron which has a connection to low b12. I'm desperate to try him on b12 injections to see if it will help or hopefully prevent further attacks.
It would be wise to take him to a vet to be sure it is not something more serious effecting his brain like a more sever Vestibular disease attack can do rather than just a case of "Vertigo" in your pet.
@@doggonervn211thanks for your response. The vet was confident it wasn't a stroke as he was checked over at that appointment for signs. A brain scan or MRI are financially out of reach but they said we would soon know if it was more serious if he has repeated attacks.
I may have worked out the issue though. I suspect it may be connected to Lyme's which I unfortunately didn't read the signs when it began. It's a bit of a long story but basically that's my conclusion so far. It's quite hard to get a blood test from him as he is reactive with the vet and I'm not comfortable having him sedated to have the test taken. I have reached out to the vets involved to see what we can do if it is Lyme's.
He seems to be doing well since I wrote this. He still has the head tilt and is off balance but we can now take him out for walks. He is eating better, happy, bouncy and himself again. Just a bit squinter. We are on day 22.
oh no...sad for Katie...😢😢😢😢😢
She's making it thru.
Where did you get this harness, my chow just got this 2 days ago
It was part of a seat belt secure strap for when she lays on the passenger seat up front when traveling.
Hi did kate have permanent weaker hind legs, if not how lonh did it take to be totally steady. Been 5 weeks since my dogs attack and only symptom still has is weaker back legs when walk him
Kate went thru 3 attacks over 2 1/2yr. The first one left her head tilted with weak hindquarters. the 2nd "straightened out" her head but still left her hindquarters weak and the 3rd just left her weak in the rear. It took her about 5 weeks each time to be back up to her "normal self" though her hindquarters were weak. She still could trot around the back yard with me and play fetch. If weak hindquarters were the only lasting effect from the disease be thankful. I wish your pup well and you also.
Thank you so much for yoir reply, has put my mind at rest. When firat happened vet said could be vestibular that gets better or might havw brain tumor. Hoping that with other symptoms having gone that it's not a brain tumor a d just lasting effects of idiopathic vestibular @@doggonervn211
I have a nine-year-old Neapolitan mastiff that three weeks ago could barely stand up all of a sudden. Diagnosed with vestibular disease. She’s gotten better, the vet gave her anabiotic in her ear wash/ointment. Which I thought was a little odd… It wasn’t in pill form. It was anabiotic mixed in the ear cleaner. She’s doing better able to walk but still has the tilted head and isn’t hundred percent yet. One thing I wanted to mention is you might try AHCC. It made Dr. Berg‘s top supplements that work. It’s a compound from shiitake mushrooms. TH-cam search “Dr. Berg’s top supplements that work“. just a thought, but I do give it to my dog. 😊
I am surprised by the array of "solutions" different veterinarians come up with for this "disease.!" According to the American Veterinary Textbook series, it can be a pretty cut and dried diagnosis. Either it is a simple balance issue, which usually corrects itself with the dog left with minor effects or it is a medical issue with the brain. My Kate has gone thru it 3X! The first scared the hell out of me and left her head with a tilt. I was not told to use any medication just give here 4 weeks and then if I saw no improvement to come back for blook work and more, but If she showed illness to use motion sickness pills, but after about 4 weeks she came out of it with just a head tilt and weak hindquarters which was usual for a mild attack. The 2nd attack "straightened out her head but left her hindquarters weak!" The 3rd attack just left her hindquarters weaker. I have to help her rump upstairs and help here a little going downstairs at times, but she is soldering on into her 15th year. Do your research. there are many vets on you tube with videos of all their cases. I think sometimes vets are pushing meds on emotional clients much like lawyers do! All I can say you know your dog BETTER than anyone, make your choices with some information behind you.