FAQ

Vestibular disease in dogs can present symptoms similar to a stroke, such as sudden loss of balance or coordination, but it is not the same condition.

Benadryl can help manage vestibular disease in dogs by alleviating nausea and vomiting due to its antihistamine and antiemetic properties.

No, vestibular disease in dogs is not the same as a stroke, though symptoms like loss of balance and head tilt may appear similar. Vestibular disease typically affects the balance system, while strokes involve disruption of blood flow in the brain.

Benadryl helps dogs with vestibular disease by alleviating nausea and vomiting symptoms caused by balance disturbances.

Vestibular disease in dogs can mimic stroke-like symptoms, but it is typically due to issues in the vestibular system and not an actual stroke.

Dogs with vestibular disease are typically not in pain, although they may appear distressed due to disorientation and balance issues.

Treatment depends on the underlying cause; idiopathic cases often resolve with supportive care, while infections, hypothyroidism, or tumors need specific therapies.

Your dog may have developed vestibular disease due to age-related idiopathic causes, an inner or middle ear infection, trauma, hypothyroidism, or neurological issues like tumors.

Most dogs with idiopathic or treatable vestibular disease recover within a few weeks and can live a normal lifespan, although a mild head tilt may persist.

Vestibular disease in dogs is a condition affecting the inner ear and brain regions responsible for balance, causing sudden loss of coordination, head tilt, and other dramatic symptoms. Most cases are seen in older dogs and often improve with supportive care.