tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post9121735391224338466..comments2024-03-20T05:29:43.311-07:00Comments on Diary of a Real-Life Veterinarian: Canine Vestibular Disease. Veterinarian advice on the diagnosis,treatment, along with associated costs, and advice from mom.krista magnifico, DVMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133566329579911573noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-18447235585566029402017-10-13T08:27:08.864-07:002017-10-13T08:27:08.864-07:00Hello,
There are other alternatives to this type o...Hello,<br />There are other alternatives to this type of medication. Have you asked your vet about them? They are probably less expensive, they however, may not work as well,, but you could certainly ask to try them. Best of luck!krista magnifico, DVMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133566329579911573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-578278879664866272017-10-13T06:52:27.708-07:002017-10-13T06:52:27.708-07:00My 9.5 year old German Shepherd became ill early J...My 9.5 year old German Shepherd became ill early July with IVD and has responded to anti-biotics and steroids. Unfortunately 3 months later she still has a severe head tilt and is loosing weight as she doesn't seem that interested in food. We are hand feeding her and have split meals across the day as we have been told it could be dizzyness that is stopping her from eating as much. She is still happy wants to play ball even though she falls over often but is teaching herself how to cope. We have been given a prescription for Cerenia which works out at over £10 per day per dose but are not sure if this is worth a try/ any advice appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-28386261723514162252017-08-29T09:29:32.580-07:002017-08-29T09:29:32.580-07:00Hello,
In some cases it can be incredibly frustrat...Hello,<br />In some cases it can be incredibly frustrating to NOT find the answer! I usually try to provide treatment options, even if they are far-fetched, to allow my clients some hope and a plan that might help. I would be asking about a steroid, antibiotic, appetite stimulant and antiemetic. I would also try t o not give up.. Some of these vestibular cases do take weeks,, and some never go back to perfect.. have faith,, and best of luckkrista magnifico, DVMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133566329579911573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-62126716143068471012017-08-19T06:41:07.137-07:002017-08-19T06:41:07.137-07:00Thank you for the post. I wish I could find someth...Thank you for the post. I wish I could find something online about dogs that appear to be getting worse not better. It is now day 13 and my poor 9.5 yo chihuahua now has severe head tilt and cannot walk without falling down. This has steadily gotten worse not better. I'm confused because all these articles say the opposite. He had an MRI and visited by a renowned neurologist hours away and was told they could find nothing wrong. Something is definitely wrong. brokenbellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17619033512942324974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-40250373691575432452017-05-11T07:07:06.659-07:002017-05-11T07:07:06.659-07:00Hello,
If this is vestibular disease, then, yes, t...Hello,<br />If this is vestibular disease, then, yes, they typically improve within a few days. I hope that she is ok. best of luck, please let us knowkrista magnifico, DVMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133566329579911573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-26047669265629882662017-05-08T14:47:00.726-07:002017-05-08T14:47:00.726-07:00My dog is 3 years old and had her booster vaccinat...My dog is 3 years old and had her booster vaccinations on Saturday however Sunday well taken her work a walk I noticed her head was tilt. Today she can barely stand it's got so bad and her eyes are flickering like she is spinning. The vets are going to contact the manarfactuers of the vaccines to see if they will pay for MRI Scan. Keep hearing they do get better but will they way she developed hers make a difference? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02579875324549251563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-73529518930326913992017-01-03T20:50:27.289-08:002017-01-03T20:50:27.289-08:00ThanksThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04571828795230778384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-25240210109938982272016-06-24T13:21:21.436-07:002016-06-24T13:21:21.436-07:00Hello !
Thank you for the kind words. I hope that ...Hello !<br />Thank you for the kind words. I hope that your pup does well and is back to finding four feet confidently and comfortably on the ground. In most cases they are significantly better within a week or two. <br />I wish you both the very best of luck!<br />XOXO to you and Max.. ;-)krista magnifico, DVMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133566329579911573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-90964350629168781672016-06-23T18:23:53.234-07:002016-06-23T18:23:53.234-07:00I can not tell you how grateful I am for your Blog...I can not tell you how grateful I am for your Blog. I am only in day 1.5 of my first experience with vestibular --- needless to say I am a basket case but your post has helped so much. I raced to out Vet yesterday at the onset and her advice and information was identical to yours, Krista. My husband is out of the Country on work --- and so I'm a single parent of Max at the moment. I have found many articles on Vestibular disease --- but yours was the first to incorporate a real life scenario and a realistic, detailed timeline of recovery. I just ordered via Amazon overnight Max's very first 'suitcase' harness --- thank you for this wonderful, insightful practical blog. TJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-21092274247711714362016-04-27T18:31:53.429-07:002016-04-27T18:31:53.429-07:00Hello Roberta,
I hope that you found this blog hel...Hello Roberta,<br />I hope that you found this blog helpful,, and not speaking down to our readers? (PS I dont think any of them are ignorant??) I hope it doesnt come across this way.. ;(<br />thank you for reading and adding your thoughts.<br />Kristakrista magnifico, DVMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133566329579911573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-39400268162948392222016-04-26T13:32:10.474-07:002016-04-26T13:32:10.474-07:00Excellent post. Want to thank you for the time yo...Excellent post. Want to thank you for the time you put in to educate us rather ignorant laymen. :)Robertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15910160183509809797noreply@blogger.com