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dwerten · 01-28-2010, 08:14 PM

ok another vet friend responded check this out

Hi Deb,

I looked at the videos...it could be encephalitis...but most of those dogs have other neurologic problems other than a head tilt. May of them are not feeling well and may have seizures.

I am more concerned about a middle ear infection or problem or a vestibular problem (the vestibular apparatus tells the brain where our head is in relation to the rest of the body) . It could also be a brain issue.

Encephalitis wouldn't show up on blood work.

I do think an MRI is a good idea.

01-28-2010, 08:14 PM	#92
dwerten BANNED! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 11,073	ok another vet friend responded check this out Hi Deb, I looked at the videos...it could be encephalitis...but most of those dogs have other neurologic problems other than a head tilt. May of them are not feeling well and may have seizures. I am more concerned about a middle ear infection or problem or a vestibular problem (the vestibular apparatus tells the brain where our head is in relation to the rest of the body) . It could also be a brain issue. Encephalitis wouldn't show up on blood work. I do think an MRI is a good idea.