Expert: Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf - 5/21/2007

Question
We have had are dog for about 9 years now. She just started walking in circles but only to the left. She seems to only stop if she has here cable tangled around us or herself. Is she just getting old or could she have a disease?  

Answer
This is called vestibular disease.  She is basically dizzy.  There may be something going on in her inner ear.  HAve your vet check the ears to see if there is pressure onthe eardrum.  There is a drug called Meclizine that may help.  Check with your vet.