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zinckk · 11-15-2007, 03:08 PM

My Buddy (2.5 yr Yorkie/Lhasa mix) has started tilting his head back - not side to side but straight up. I've started tracking when he does this and there does seem to be a greater frequency with weather change and someone has suggested the change in barometric pressure. With my research it does seem to have an affect on humans but mostly linked to migraines. Do puppies get headaches? I hope he is not suffering but he does act weird when he does this but will engage in play and eats better now than he ever has. He's always been a picky eater. At his annual checkup the Vet didn't seem to concerned by the sympton - his eyes and ears were clear. I'm thinking of taking him back though as it is bothering me. Thoughts/opinions?

marycrank83 · 11-15-2007, 03:22 PM

I am sorry that i am no help but i just wanted to welcome you to YT

MIZBROWN · 11-15-2007, 03:38 PM

Have no idea... but would love to know when you find out. However, if your vet didnt seem concerned and you trust them, I'd go with it... Or you can always get another vet's opinion

and a very BIG Welcome to YT!!!

Buddy-licious · 11-15-2007, 04:48 PM

My Buddy does this ever once in awhile. It's kinda like he is stretching but he holds it for a few seconds. I have wondered why he does this. He will go for days without doing it then I notice him doing it again. He does not seem to be in any pain. Still running around like a crazy dog!!!!
I am not worried about it. Hopefully, it is nothing for us to be concerned about.

Amy81 · 11-15-2007, 04:49 PM

I'm sorry I can't help either I just wanted to give you a warm welcome to YT!! it's a great place to be!

11-15-2007, 03:08 PM	#1
zinckk YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 8	Head Tilt My Buddy (2.5 yr Yorkie/Lhasa mix) has started tilting his head back - not side to side but straight up. I've started tracking when he does this and there does seem to be a greater frequency with weather change and someone has suggested the change in barometric pressure. With my research it does seem to have an affect on humans but mostly linked to migraines. Do puppies get headaches? I hope he is not suffering but he does act weird when he does this but will engage in play and eats better now than he ever has. He's always been a picky eater. At his annual checkup the Vet didn't seem to concerned by the sympton - his eyes and ears were clear. I'm thinking of taking him back though as it is bothering me. Thoughts/opinions?

11-15-2007, 03:38 PM	#3
MIZBROWN Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,293	Have no idea... but would love to know when you find out. However, if your vet didnt seem concerned and you trust them, I'd go with it... Or you can always get another vet's opinion and a very BIG Welcome to YT!!! __________________ Mommy to Meka "MeMe" Brown aka Meka the Diva Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club & CA Yorkies www.dogster.com/dogs/567943

11-15-2007, 04:48 PM	#4
Buddy-licious Donating YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Charlotte,nc Posts: 1,976	My Buddy does this ever once in awhile. It's kinda like he is stretching but he holds it for a few seconds. I have wondered why he does this. He will go for days without doing it then I notice him doing it again. He does not seem to be in any pain. Still running around like a crazy dog!!!! I am not worried about it. Hopefully, it is nothing for us to be concerned about. __________________ Rhonda, Buddy-licious and Sammie

11-15-2007, 03:22 PM	#2
marycrank83 YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 255	I am sorry that i am no help but i just wanted to welcome you to YT

11-15-2007, 04:49 PM	#5
Amy81 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Palatka, Florida Posts: 6,523	I'm sorry I can't help either I just wanted to give you a warm welcome to YT!! it's a great place to be!