What's going on???

[Queen of Poop]

Sasha got a clean bill of health from the vet. Absolutely nothing physically wrong with my 13 year old girl. No sooner had he said that then we had skin issues. She started losing hair and being really itchy. She scratched herself to bleeding. Onto antibiotics. Itch gone, balding still progressing. Blood test. Thyroid levels very low. Increase her supplements. Then, last night, she's all wobbly with her back legs, to the point of falling down. Vet substitute after a phone call says it's not from the increased thyroid meds and if I am really concerned I should take her to the emergency clinic. Sasha is somewhat better, back legs not so shaky but not back to "normal". She did not eat her breakfast this morning and now won't eat her supper. But she will eat some certain treats, not all. Anyone got any ideas? Would appreciate some prayers. I said a bunch last night and continue so today.

Sami, my dearest RB doggie, you cannot have Sasha yet. I still need her!

[luvofallhorses]

I have no ideas, just good thoughts and prayers going out to Sasha. hugs to you both!

[Karen]

Oh, I hope she keeps improving. How long was it between her vet appointment and her sudden downturn? Any chance she picked up something there?

[Freedom]

Prayers for Sasha, hugs to you! Feel better real quick now, Sasha.

[Queen of Poop]

Oh, I hope she keeps improving. How long was it between her vet appointment and her sudden downturn? Any chance she picked up something there?

We've been to the vet quite often lately for the skin issue. I do believe she picked that up there.

[Queen of Poop]

Sasha finally ate her supper about 8:30 last night. It's Saturday morning and her legs seem better, much better. She hasn't eaten her breakfast but did just gulp down a cookie (the test to see if she will eat anything, now she gets nothing, no treats until she eats her breakie). I hope the wobbly leg issue is gone. So far so good so I keep praying. Thanks all for your thoughts and comments.

[Queen of Poop]

Sasha had a pretty good Saturday. Almost like there is nothing wrong. However at 3:30 am Sunday morning I took her outside to pee, she did the job and then wandered around as if lost. I had to go outside and walk her back to the house and carry her up the stairs. Now at 9:30 am she's a little better, she seems to recognize me at least. She's walking kind of sideways and really unsteady on her feet. When I first got her up she wandered around almost in a panic as if she didn't know where she was. I don't know if she's had or having a stroke, if she's got west nile virus or what. Something is wrong for sure. I will be looking for vet options, I think there is a holistic vet in our neighborhood. I hope our regular vet is back from vacation this week. If she gets worse we'll be off to the emergency vet. I am trying to grasp that I might have to put her to sleep. That there is something terribly wrong. She's my last fur baby, how do I say good bye? Every time I think of it I of course start bawling. Brief pause here as she just threw up a huge amount. Then she pooped. Sorry for the graphics. Maybe she will feel better now?

[Queen of Poop]

I think Sasha has this: Canine Peripheral Vestibular Syndrome.

We will see the vet to confirm. Thank goodness for the net.

[kallisto4529]

How is she doing today? I really hope things get better and I will keep her in my prayers.

[Queen of Poop]

She is a little better this morning. At least perkier than yesterday. Still wobbly, but not quite so "drunk" looking as yesterday. I've printed the article I found on the Canine peripheral vestibular syndrome, an inner ear issue, and will fax it to my vet. I want her in ASAP to confirm if this is the issue or if it's something else. The description of the symptoms matches exactly what is going on though. My poor sweetie pie. I feel so badly that I can't kiss it and make it all better for her.

Thank you for your prayers.

[pitc9]

Many MANY {{{HUGS}}} to you and Sasha.
I hope your vet finds answers for you soon!!

[Queen of Poop]

We will be seeing the vet tomorrow at 3:20 pm. Hopefully then we can have some answers and do something for Sasha.

[Catty1]

HUGS! Joycenalex was wondering if Alex had the same thing...with all his seizures and stuff. Hopefully BOTH pups will feel better soon!

[PupPLuv]

I'll keep praying for Sasha. I keep checking this to see how she's doing. Keep us posted. Give her hugs and kisses from us! XOXOXO Luv, Chels & Macie :) <3

[pitc9]

I'll be thinking of you 2 today.

[Queen of Poop]

Thanks everyone. Sasha was pretty good last night. She ate a bit of steak. She even got a little silly, but not for long. She also fell on me when she got up while I was lying on the floor beside her. This morning she's a little more wobbly and not at all interested in food. She was really scratching at her one ear last night so I got out the flash light and had a look see, but I didn't see anything. We will see what the vet has to say this afternoon. I sure hope they can do something for her. She is so sad.

[Karen]

Here's hoping the vet can make her feel better, and more like her silly self!

[loveallfurryfriends]

Sending prayers and good thoughts to you!!!

[pitc9]

Thinking of you and Sasha!

[Queen of Poop]

Sasha did not have a stroke. She does not have an ear infection as such. She does have canine peripheral vestibular syndrome. Very common in older dogs, very alarming but the prognosis is excellent. She just has to ride it out. From the article I found: what is thought to happen is that the nerves of the inner ear connecting to the cerebellum, which controls balance and spatial orientation become inflamed, but why this should happen is as yet unclear. There seems to be a link to age as the disease is much more common in old dogs. The vet put her on 50 mg of benadryl daily to help alleviate her symptoms. She's not been eating with this and has lost 3 lbs already. Yesterday's dose of benadryl seemed to make her feel better so hoping it helps her ride this out.

[Catty1]

Good news...hope she is better soon! Eat, sweetie!

[pitc9]

Great News!!

[cyber-sibes]

I've been following along, I'm glad she's doing better. I've never heard of canine peripheral vestibular syndrome before, but I would like to read up on it. Star is only 10, but at times seems like she's having balance issues, so it would be one more bit of knowledge to stash away.

[loveallfurryfriends]

Sending hugs and kisses to you and Sasha.

[Queen of Poop]

Sasha is having a good day today. She's much more steady. Her heads not all twisted to the left. She even ate all of her breakfast. Yesterday she got the benadryl 3 times, 50 mg per time. Today she's had it once as it's still early. Seems to be helping. We even went for a short walk and didn't have any falling down and she only got unsteady on uneven ground. I pray that the worst has past and she is on the mend.

Thanks everyone for your good thoughts for my Sasha.

[kallisto4529]

any update on how she is doing???

[Queen of Poop]

It's September 7. I daresay that Sasha is over this event. She still gets shaky back legs every now and again. But no more falling down. No more sideways twisted head. Ya hoo!!!!!!! :D

[kallisto4529]

that is excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! woohooo give her lots of loving

[crow_noir]

Whoo Hooo! :D

(I haven't had anything to post, but i have been following this thread and hoping the best for your little one.)

[pitc9]

Oh I'm SO happy to hear this!

[flipgirl]

Sorry I just read your thread, Q of P, but I'm glad Sasha has gotten better! Here's to a happy ending! :)