Clinically,
idiopathic vestibular disease presents as an acute onset of vestibular signs with severe imbalance, due to its sudden onset and the severe nystagmus which is associated with the onset of the disorder.
In order to make your pet as comfortable as possible during an episode
of idiopathic vestibular disease, we treat affected pets with anti-nausea medication if needed.
Canine
idiopathic vestibular disease (also called «Old dog vestibular disease») and, its feline counterpart, feline idiopathic vestibular disease, begin suddenly and resolve relatively quickly.
Idiopathic vestibular disease is the most common form in both dogs and cats.
If your dog has
idiopathic vestibular disease he will feel extremely «seasick» and may have a hard time walking or even standing up.
Inner ear infections can also cause dizziness and nausea; and certain cancers can affect the brain and inner ear, which can cause your dog to display symptoms that mimic those of
idiopathic vestibular disease.
If your dog has difficulty walking or balancing, seems to be tilting his head to one side, and displays an odd rolling eye movement, he may have
idiopathic vestibular disease.
Antidotal evidence suggests that
idiopathic vestibular disease may represent toxicity to eating certain strains of lizards.
Idiopathic Vestibular Disease This is an acute vestibular syndrome of cats of all ages and older dogs.
During the early phases of
idiopathic vestibular disease, the patient often experiences nausea to the point of frequent vomiting and inappetence.
It is most likely that
idiopathic vestibular disease is an immune - related condition affecting the unique antigens presented by the vestibular nerve.
The signs of
idiopathic vestibular disease are regressive, meaning that they disappear without treatment over time.
The diagnosis of
idiopathic vestibular disease is tentatively made by the presence of acute clinical signs in the absence of other physical findings.
Vestibular diseases can be classified into three major disease processes:
idiopathic vestibular disease, inner ear disease, or central vestibular disease.
Idiopathic Vestibular Disease: All cranial nerves have the potential to develop specific syndromes which are clinically classified as idiopathic disorders.
It is common for pet parents of a dog with canine
idiopathic vestibular disease to think their pet has had a stroke, as the signs often occur suddenly and are alarming.
Canine
idiopathic vestibular disease is a sudden, non-progressive disease of the vestibular system that is most often seen in older dogs and causes issues with balance.
The symptoms of
Idiopathic Vestibular Disease may spontaneously resolve as quickly as they occur.
In the case of
idiopathic vestibular disease, there is no specific treatment.