AboutKaren Brittan Expertise I have been showing miniature schnauzers in conformation, obedience, and earthdog for forty years, and am a professional dog groomer.
I am not a veterinarian and cannot answer questions of a veterinary nature. However, I can give my opinion or share some experiences on some health issues. If your dog is sick, it should be seen by a licensed professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Experience I have taught obedience classes and have taught people how to groom for many years.
Member: American Miniature Schnauzer Club; Twin Cities Miniature Schnauzer Club; Elk River Kennel Club; Minnesota Professional Pet Groomers Association. Learn more about me and my dogs: http://britmorschnauzers.com
Expert: Karen Brittan Date: 7/15/2008 Subject: pomeranian seem to have vertigo
Question Hi,
Just a bit ago my Pomeranian seemed normal, then her changed almost before my eyes. At first it looked like he was favoring a leg,but then when he shook his head he started to fall over, then stumble It looks like vertigo. Can this be anything other than inner ear? I am also worried that maybe he got into either yard chemicals or pest control at the apartment building next door- what do you think please?
Thanks in advance!
Answer This could be vestibular syndrome, but that usually presents itself in older dogs, and you don't say how old your dog is. Veterinarians themselves argue over whether that is due to an inner ear infection or is some sort of stroke. Treatment is usually antibiotics, steroids... or nothing at all, depending on the veterinarian's opinion of the cause. I've had it in three old dogs over the years, and have treated them all three ways, and the last one who had nothing but supportive care was the one who recovered the best of the three.
Now, if you think your dog has possibly gotten into yard chemicals or pesticides, you must get him into the veterinarian IMMEDIATELY. That could be a life-or-death situation.
