Sometimes I wonder if Luna has brain damage:( - YorkieTalk.com Forums

LunasMomma · 02-08-2007, 01:50 PM

She spent so much time in a hypoglycemic state when we got her, it was SO hard to finally get some food into her until we got some help from a great breeder.

Anyway, the reason I think she might have something wrong with her, is that she SPINS like a top whenever we get near her. ONLY to the left

Like Zoolander, only she can only turn left

It worries me though. Anyone know if this is normal? I've never seen a dog spin the way she does.

TatumsMom · 02-08-2007, 02:04 PM

I just had to comment that my toy poodle did that.... always spinning to the left. It was his way of expressing his excitement. Even after he lost sight in his left eye in an accident (he got a false one), he still would spin to the left. He would occasionally hit something since he couldn't see it coming but he was normal and I bet yours is just fine too. If you see other worrisome signs though I would definitely have a talk with the vet.

sweetr72 · 02-08-2007, 02:06 PM

Cesar Milan did an episode of a dog that was constantly spinning but I forget why she was doing it all the time..I think it was stopped with lots and lots of walking of the dog...try more excercise..maybe its pent up energy??

Dawn

yorkiegirl83 · 02-08-2007, 02:14 PM

I saw something on the dog whisperer.. it COULD be nuerological.. but it could also be excitement and energy. I'd check w/your vet to rule out any problems.

LunasMomma · 02-08-2007, 03:20 PM

Well, it's about time to think about getting her spayed

, so I'll ask the vet about it when I talk to him. I do hope it's just excess energy, she seems to have it to spare! She's a real fireball

sweetr72 · 02-08-2007, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LunasMomma

Well, it's about time to think about getting her spayed

, so I'll ask the vet about it when I talk to him. I do hope it's just excess energy, she seems to have it to spare! She's a real fireball

Luna is just beautiful..Ive always wanted to tell you that lol..if you need a break you can send her on vacation to my house heehehe..

Dawn

CJCinTX · 02-08-2007, 03:33 PM

Tracy, Muffin does the exact same thing except she spins to the right! How funny is that? She does it whenever we try to put her leash on or pick her up. (It is SO helpful when we're trying to go somewhere) So maybe Luna & Muffin could start a spinning class or something.

CJ

Tinker'sMommy · 02-08-2007, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LunasMomma

Well, it's about time to think about getting her spayed

, so I'll ask the vet about it when I talk to him. I do hope it's just excess energy, she seems to have it to spare! She's a real fireball

I hope that is what it is...............I saw that show with Cesar Millan in the Dog Whisperer and with a little exercise a day that pup was fine

. Maybe she wants to stay in shape and is practicing spining

doortego · 02-08-2007, 03:36 PM

I read somewhere that puppies that were raised in cages do that. I don't know if that's true but wondered where you got your pups and if that could be true??

LunasMomma · 02-08-2007, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by doortego

I read somewhere that puppies that were raised in cages do that. I don't know if that's true but wondered where you got your pups and if that could be true??

Well, we did get her at a pet store

She's never been in anything smaller than an xpen since we've had her, though. The spinning thing is fairly new, I noticed that she started doing it recently, the last month or so

CJCinTX · 02-08-2007, 04:21 PM

Muffin didn't spin when we first got her. (She was 11 weeks old.) She started when she figured out there was a good chance something "fun" was going to happen. She'll be 10 next month & she is still at it.

It never occured to me that it was anything other than excitement!

LunasMomma · 02-08-2007, 04:34 PM

Well, CJ that makes me feel much better

Thanks

How's Ms. Muffin doing tonight?

LoveMyGirlz · 02-08-2007, 04:44 PM

How old is Luna? It sounds like a few members have had this experience with their pups and there was nothing wrong, just an excitement thing! However, someone mentioned neurological----I have a sick Maltese. She was fine for almost her entire first year and then started weird things-circling, bumping into things. We did so many tests and nothing. Finally went to a neurologist and did an MRI revealing she has hydrocephalas - water on the brain. We were devistated! Anyway, he condition continues to worsen as she gets older. She is only 3 now. She seizures because of this illness and the bumping into things is because she cannot see. She has good eyes but that doesn't matter as the water on the brain puts pressure on the optic nerve and she cannot see!! It has been a very consuming 3 years to say the least. We love her dearly and the doctor doesn't think she is suffering so we give her medicine 2 times a day and try to love her when she'll let us - which isn't much. She doesnt like attention much.
Anyway, I'm turning this into "all about me" and I am only trying to let you know what COULD be out there - because we were clueless and so was our vet until we saw the specialist....
keep us posted k??

CJCinTX · 02-08-2007, 05:06 PM

I would definitely agree if little Luna is displaying any behaviors other than spinning, it could be something other than excitement. Like you said, you'll be talking to your vet about spaying, so you can definitely ask about it then.

I'm grateful Muffin's spinning ways are nothing than her being the weird little puppy that she is!

CJ

P.S. Muffin seems to be doing good Tracy! She tires a bit more easily, but she is excited to play & run around like her crazy old self.

Thank heavens! Gotta love her.

bobbiej · 02-09-2007, 07:59 AM

I have 7 yorkies and 2 out of the 7 are spinners. I think it is just some small dog thing or something.

I also work at a vets office and see lots of spinners there and they all seem to be the small breeds. My daughter used to have a pom, she named him Twister, hmmm, wonder why that name?

02-08-2007, 01:50 PM	#1
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Sometimes I wonder if Luna has brain damage:( She spent so much time in a hypoglycemic state when we got her, it was SO hard to finally get some food into her until we got some help from a great breeder. Anyway, the reason I think she might have something wrong with her, is that she SPINS like a top whenever we get near her. ONLY to the left Like Zoolander, only she can only turn left It worries me though. Anyone know if this is normal? I've never seen a dog spin the way she does. __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

02-08-2007, 02:04 PM	#2
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	I just had to comment that my toy poodle did that.... always spinning to the left. It was his way of expressing his excitement. Even after he lost sight in his left eye in an accident (he got a false one), he still would spin to the left. He would occasionally hit something since he couldn't see it coming but he was normal and I bet yours is just fine too. If you see other worrisome signs though I would definitely have a talk with the vet. __________________ ~ Angie

02-08-2007, 03:20 PM	#5
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Well, it's about time to think about getting her spayed, so I'll ask the vet about it when I talk to him. I do hope it's just excess energy, she seems to have it to spare! She's a real fireball __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

02-08-2007, 03:33 PM	#7
CJCinTX Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth Posts: 261	Tracy, Muffin does the exact same thing except she spins to the right! How funny is that? She does it whenever we try to put her leash on or pick her up. (It is SO helpful when we're trying to go somewhere) So maybe Luna & Muffin could start a spinning class or something. CJ __________________ "You're not the boss of me!!" Muffin Please come & see me at http://www.dogster.com/dogs/957852

02-08-2007, 04:21 PM	#11
CJCinTX Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth Posts: 261	Muffin didn't spin when we first got her. (She was 11 weeks old.) She started when she figured out there was a good chance something "fun" was going to happen. She'll be 10 next month & she is still at it. It never occured to me that it was anything other than excitement! __________________ "You're not the boss of me!!" Muffin Please come & see me at http://www.dogster.com/dogs/957852

02-08-2007, 02:06 PM	#3
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	Cesar Milan did an episode of a dog that was constantly spinning but I forget why she was doing it all the time..I think it was stopped with lots and lots of walking of the dog...try more excercise..maybe its pent up energy?? Dawn

02-08-2007, 02:14 PM	#4
yorkiegirl83 Love My Furbabies! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 4,427	I saw something on the dog whisperer.. it COULD be nuerological.. but it could also be excitement and energy. I'd check w/your vet to rule out any problems.

02-08-2007, 03:36 PM	#9
doortego Little Bit & Buttons Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: US Posts: 2,160	I read somewhere that puppies that were raised in cages do that. I don't know if that's true but wondered where you got your pups and if that could be true??

02-08-2007, 04:34 PM	#12
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Well, CJ that makes me feel much better Thanks How's Ms. Muffin doing tonight? __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

02-08-2007, 04:44 PM	#13
LoveMyGirlz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,908	How old is Luna? It sounds like a few members have had this experience with their pups and there was nothing wrong, just an excitement thing! However, someone mentioned neurological----I have a sick Maltese. She was fine for almost her entire first year and then started weird things-circling, bumping into things. We did so many tests and nothing. Finally went to a neurologist and did an MRI revealing she has hydrocephalas - water on the brain. We were devistated! Anyway, he condition continues to worsen as she gets older. She is only 3 now. She seizures because of this illness and the bumping into things is because she cannot see. She has good eyes but that doesn't matter as the water on the brain puts pressure on the optic nerve and she cannot see!! It has been a very consuming 3 years to say the least. We love her dearly and the doctor doesn't think she is suffering so we give her medicine 2 times a day and try to love her when she'll let us - which isn't much. She doesnt like attention much. Anyway, I'm turning this into "all about me" and I am only trying to let you know what COULD be out there - because we were clueless and so was our vet until we saw the specialist.... keep us posted k?? __________________ God Bless our troops R.I.P. Sweet Lexxi Girl - you were taken too soon, we love you always Vixxen ,Truffles , Gemma Lexxi and their mommy Trina- Girls Rule!

02-08-2007, 05:06 PM	#14
CJCinTX Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth Posts: 261	I would definitely agree if little Luna is displaying any behaviors other than spinning, it could be something other than excitement. Like you said, you'll be talking to your vet about spaying, so you can definitely ask about it then. I'm grateful Muffin's spinning ways are nothing than her being the weird little puppy that she is! CJ P.S. Muffin seems to be doing good Tracy! She tires a bit more easily, but she is excited to play & run around like her crazy old self. Thank heavens! Gotta love her. __________________ "You're not the boss of me!!" Muffin Please come & see me at http://www.dogster.com/dogs/957852

02-09-2007, 07:59 AM	#15
bobbiej Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Springtown, Texas Posts: 90	spinning I have 7 yorkies and 2 out of the 7 are spinners. I think it is just some small dog thing or something. I also work at a vets office and see lots of spinners there and they all seem to be the small breeds. My daughter used to have a pom, she named him Twister, hmmm, wonder why that name? __________________ money can buy a good dog, but not the wag of a tail! Bobbie