Yorkie jerking head side to side
 

Hlp! Our 2.5 year old Yorkie is displaying some rather strange behavior. He is very restless and is constantly jerking his head back over one shoulder and then over the other. It's like he hears something behind him and he turns, but it's been going on for about 24 hours now.

Several months back, he seemed to have found his tail. One afternoon he spent about an hour chasing his tail in circles, first one way and then the other. He hasn't done that since.

My guess is something is going on with his ear(s)....perhaps mites or an infection. He should be seen by your vet.

:thumbup: Agree that you should get your dog to a vet as soon as possible.

This sounds like it could be more then an ear problem. Yorkies are prone to some serious neurological conditions. You deff need to have your baby seen by a vet ASAP.

I agree with all of the above. This pup needs to be seen by a vet sooner rather than later.

Has he been vaccinated recently? If not, do not get any vaccinations until this problem is completely resolved... And yes, see the vet asap...

Thanks for the suggestions. He's stopped the head movements for the most part now. That's what puzzles us is that it comes and goes? Had this 2 weeks ago, asted for about 6 hours and then went away until yesterday.....

Even more reason to head to a vet!! That is not normal activity.

:thumbup: I agree. Your pup needs to be seen by a vet ASAP.

praying that everything is ok with your baby. I am sure once you take him to the vet you will have the answers.

I would take him to the vet. If you could take a video of it you can bring that so the vet can see exactly what is happening. Hope your baby is OK.

Cali was doing this yesterday. It was like she was trying to bite her but. I gave her her allergy medicine and she stopped. If she does it again I will get her to the vet. I hope your baby is ok, but I would check it out with your vet since he has been doing it for 24 hours and was chasing his tail before.

my 3 yr old is showing same symptoms. its like a bee is buzzing around his head. very restless. head sways back and forth. gave him some benedryl last nite and it really didnt help.. going to vet today. So the original poster never concluded with results? that would have helped others a lot.

Sorry but that thread is form 2011. Some people don't come back to let us know. . . Please start a new thread. It will get more attention and maybe someone that knows more will respond.c. Good luck at the vet. And please let us know what they say. . Hugs

These are serious symptoms. Please take your baby to the vet ASAP. Also Please start your own thread as it will help others to follow along and it's easier for you to find your own thread. Please update after the vet visit. If you can get a video of these episodes it would be helpful for your vet as well. Praying everything turns out well.

Yes please start your own thread, you will get more replies that way.
Also... you should never self medicate your puppy / dog without knowing what the issue with dog is. What works for one dog may not work for another. Wait for your vet visit, you may cause more harm then good.

It concerns me that some people try to use this forum as a means of avoiding going to a vet for a sick pet.....we are not vets and while all the valuable information that is available on here, I think most of the people that take the time to give suggestions and/or advice mean it to be concurrent or in sync with vet care and not "in lieu of". There have actually been posters that become irrate and beligerant because experienced people on this site have actually told them to get their pup to a vet immediately....they were not looking for THAT, they were looking for people to direct them in diagnosing and then treating medical issues on nothing more than a list of often vague symptoms or observations. We are not here to enable or encourage people with sick pups, to skip vet visits! While the majority of posters seem to be aware of this, there also seems to be in increase in people that medicate their own dogs with OTC meds, for an undiagnosed illness that could turn out to be a severe neurological issue and not ear mites or allergies. Please, if your pup is sick, have a vet look at and diagnose your pup....then come tell us all about it and there are probably many people on here that have gone thru the same thing and can share with you how best to manage your pup's illness and vet prescribed treatment plan.