idiopathic stimulitis???

[cobird2]

Does anyone have information on idiopathic stimulitis?
Thank you.

[tobymom]

Did you try to Google it? Is the spelling right?

[Jemma]

Never heard of it but isn't idopathic mean unknown reason? duh me!

[cobird2]

No luck with google and some animal health sites. Idiopathic does mean unknown reason so I'm assuming the problem developed due to an unknown reason.
Symptoms are a spaced-out look, tilting head to the side, unsteady walking, lack of appetite so vet called it idiopathic stimulitis, gave an anitbiotic in case head-tilt was due to ear infection.
I'm looking to make more sense of it.
Thanks.

[Jemma]

In all honesty it really sounds very much neurological. Just my opinion. I guess I just disagree with the Vet's opinion.
Keep us posted ok?

Carol and Jemma

[Jemma]

Can you explain a little better for me. You say head tilt. Is it kinda hanging over to the side or does it seem stuck in that position? Unsteady walking meaning? Does he ever fall from the walking? And is this a every day thing or once in awhile?
I'm glad the vet checked his ear. Middle ear infections can cause a head tilt and a vertigo kind of experience

Carol

[Jemma]

Gosh how stupid of me to forget to ask her age?

[tobymom]

I bet this is what you meant to say, kinda has about the right ring to it. Somewhat like menieres in humans, etiologies unknown if tumor etc ruled out. I presume a benign etiology but with the symptoms you describe I think this is what the correct spelling of your furkid's problem is---you can google it ---

[bchgirl]

What testing lead to that diagnosis? Because all the symptoms you listed are classic for liver shunt. Has LS been ruled out?

Portosystemic Shunts FAQ

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

What testing lead to that diagnosis? Because all the symptoms you listed are classic for liver shunt. Has LS been ruled out?

Portosystemic Shunts FAQ

Did you know that Yorkies are 36 times more likely to have a liver shunt than all other breeds combined?

Is this a puppy or young dog? The symptoms you describe are classic shunt symptoms. Your Yorkie needs a bile acids test:

PSVA and MVD Research Summary

[cobird2]

Originally Posted by Jemma

Can you explain a little better for me. You say head tilt. Is it kinda hanging over to the side or does it seem stuck in that position? Unsteady walking meaning? Does he ever fall from the walking? And is this a every day thing or once in awhile?
I'm glad the vet checked his ear. Middle ear infections can cause a head tilt and a vertigo kind of experience

Carol

he's 11 and seems his head is stuck in that position, falls over when he walks, happening 2 days now, vet hasn't performed any tests yet, wants to see if antibiotic clears possible ear infection
thanks, everyone, for your input and will keep you posted

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by cobird2

he's 11 and seems his head is stuck in that position, falls over when he walks, happening 2 days now, vet hasn't performed any tests yet, wants to see if antibiotic clears possible ear infection
thanks, everyone, for your input and will keep you posted

Ah, bless his heart. He's an older gentleman.

It's so scary as they age, isn't it? My Lady will be fourteen later on this year.

I hope your vet can figure out how to help him.

[Jemma]

I'm no vet but the other poster mentioned this. And your dog is older. Does this sound more accurate. It's not one page. When you're done reading, click page 2. Hope this helps

http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/devestib.html

[Jemma]

Sorry, wrong link and it is one page

V- Vestibular Syndrome

[cobird2]

Originally Posted by Jemma

I'm no vet but the other poster mentioned this. And your dog is older. Does this sound more accurate. It's not one page. When you're done reading, click page 2. Hope this helps

V- Vestibular Syndrome

spoke with vet again and asked for more information, if there is another term and was told vestibular syndrome...good diagnosis Jemma
thanks again, everybody for the input