cjm Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 (edited) Hi, we have a 2yr old otherwise very healthy Rotti who this morning has suddenly started turning only to the left. In circles. Repeatedly. She can't seem to focus and her eyes turn to the left when she tries to look at you. No matter how you entice she can't turn or look right. Chasing her ball, after several attempts she couldn't pick it up, she just kept going in circles and lost track of where it was. It is awful to watch. She is however not distressed and does not seem at all nauseous. She has gotten worse through the day. Of course "vet consult immediately" however I have spoken with our vet who knows me well and is happy with her at home overnight under observation, assuming she doesn't get any worse and is not distressed. We have started her on prednisone and amoxyclav this afternoon (I have both on hand, the vet said to start them) to cover bases until the morning. So the suspect is a middle ear infection? My question is, has anyone experienced this with their dog with ear problems? Or something else as a cause? I am very worried it's something more sinister, and it is going to be a very long night watching her :D Edited April 20, 2008 by cjm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanbree Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Any head tilt which seems to go with ear issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjm Posted April 6, 2008 Author Share Posted April 6, 2008 No there isn't, but the vet suggested that it may be middle ear instead so wouldn't be as obvious. There is also no tenderness or smell/discharge from her ear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucknow Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Hope everything is OK, was the vet aware of the Nystagmus (eye movement) when you spoke? While it can be associated with vestibular it is wise to be very cautious as it is commonly seen with brain injury also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjm Posted April 6, 2008 Author Share Posted April 6, 2008 Yes his second guess is a stroke, as it has happened so suddenly probably not a tumour. I guess we will get some answers in the morning. Thanks for the responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Oh..what a worry... Hope all goes well at the vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 I would have thought stroke unfortunately :D I do hope that it's not, please keep us updated on how she's doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trisven13 Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 WE had a dog in care that developed similar symptoms and it turned out to be a type of Meningitis - he was very ill but antibiotics got him right. A local lady I know lost her dog with the same symptoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjm Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 Thanks. I wanted to update that the vet does think it is a middle ear infection, and that there is some pressure on a nerve as a result as this is a pretty severe symptom. She has been given some strong ABs and bloods have been taken to check there isn't anything else going on, but hopefully that is it. She has a temp and one gland is up in her neck, but she is nowhere near sick enough to suspect meningitis I don't think? Thank you for the responses, hopefully Pru will be better ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovebug Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 good luck i hope she gets better asap!!how scary that must of been for you to watch her!! anyways good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjm Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 Just an update, it gradually improved and she was back at probably 95% However, this afternoon she was in severe respiratory distress and x-ray was clear - it's pulmonary oedema. She is a very sick girl right now and we just see what happens overnight, I can't remember the name of the diuretic they are giving but unfortunately Mum panicked and took her to the closest vet instead of the one I go to - so I wasn't able to get much information (my vet knows me and is happy to discuss what is happening) and we will transfer her care in the morning hopefully. So this can't be a coincidence that less than 2weeks after this started her heart is failing. Pru is such a sweet girl and this is heartbreaking. I just need to know why all this is happening to her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 :rolleyes: Not the news I was hoping to see. poor dog.. *fingers crossed* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 However, this afternoon she was in severe respiratory distress and x-ray was clear - it's pulmonary oedema. She is a very sick girl right now and we just see what happens overnight, I can't remember the name of the diuretic they are giving but unfortunately Mum panicked and took her to the closest vet instead of the one I go to - so I wasn't able to get much information (my vet knows me and is happy to discuss what is happening) and we will transfer her care in the morning hopefully.So this can't be a coincidence that less than 2weeks after this started her heart is failing. Pru is such a sweet girl and this is heartbreaking. I just need to know why all this is happening to her. I'm so sorry to hear that your girl is having such problems. She's so young to be going through this. Was the diuretic Frusemide by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucknow Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Oh that is really bad news. Coincidence can be a strange thing sometimes and never rule anything out until proven. I hope things improve for you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjm Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 Ah yes it's Lasix she mentioned so yes that's the one. They aren't doing anything other than giving that as needed overnight, so I guess we work out a plan of attack tomorrow. Probably take her to Perth if my vet can't help (this vet she's with now actually said on presentation to put her back in the car and drive her the two hours to Perth...luckily a senior vet was able to step in and do something, as if Pru would have survived the trip without any intervention) She is such a beautiful girl with a typical sweet Rotti personality. Maybe it was originally a spider bite that caused the initial symptoms and there is some sort of damage to her heart? Yes I am very bad at self diagnosis which is probably very obvious by now - I need answers iykwim. Thanks for the thoughts, will let you know an update tomorrow. Pru is a strong girl so I am sure this can be managed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear Pru is unwell still :rolleyes: I hope you have some answers in the morning, I'll be looking out for an update when you can. She's a beautiful girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjm Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 She is still completely flat and struggling to breathe so has been taken to my vet (who saw her the first time) and he is starting from scratch and trying to figure out what is happening. No talk of taking her to Perth at this stage but I don't know what they will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I hope he can work out what it is and she can get some treatment, poor girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 cjm I haven't any useful suggestions, I just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you and wishing Pru well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucknow Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Wow I looked in tonight hoping for good news, I hope Pru is still fighting and diagnosis is close. I am presuming she is on oxygen and that is helping her breathe easier. She really is very beautiful and from what you say has a personality to match. Keep fighting Pru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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