{"id":187127,"date":"2022-07-18T11:11:06","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:11:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:11:06","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:11:06","slug":"can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Can cats survive vestibular disease?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#Can_cats_survive_vestibular_disease\" title=\"Can cats survive vestibular disease?\">Can cats survive vestibular disease?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#What_triggers_vestibular_disease_in_cats\" title=\"What triggers vestibular disease in cats?\">What triggers vestibular disease in cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#How_do_vets_treat_vestibular_disease\" title=\"How do vets treat vestibular disease?\">How do vets treat vestibular disease?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#Can_vestibular_disease_be_cured\" title=\"Can vestibular disease be cured?\">Can vestibular disease be cured?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#Can_vestibular_disease_in_cats_last_for_months\" title=\"Can vestibular disease in cats last for months?\">Can vestibular disease in cats last for months?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#Is_vestibular_disease_fatal\" title=\"Is vestibular disease fatal?\">Is vestibular disease fatal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#How_do_cats_get_vestibular_disease\" title=\"How do cats get vestibular disease?\">How do cats get vestibular disease?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#What_toxins_cause_vestibular_disease_in_cats\" title=\"What toxins cause vestibular disease in cats?\">What toxins cause vestibular disease in cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#Does_vestibular_disease_in_cats_go_away\" title=\"Does vestibular disease in cats go away?\">Does vestibular disease in cats go away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cat_to_get_over_vestibular_disease\" title=\"How long does it take for a cat to get over vestibular disease?\">How long does it take for a cat to get over vestibular disease?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#What_can_be_done_for_vestibular_disease_in_dogs\" title=\"What can be done for vestibular disease in dogs?\">What can be done for vestibular disease in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#How_Long_Can_dogs_live_with_vestibular_disease\" title=\"How Long Can dogs live with vestibular disease?\">How Long Can dogs live with vestibular disease?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#Can_a_dog_survive_vestibular_disease\" title=\"Can a dog survive vestibular disease?\">Can a dog survive vestibular disease?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#Should_you_put_a_dog_down_with_vestibular_disease\" title=\"Should you put a dog down with vestibular disease?\">Should you put a dog down with vestibular disease?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#How_do_you_fix_vestibular_disease\" title=\"How do you fix vestibular disease?\">How do you fix vestibular disease?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#How_long_does_vestibular_disease_last\" title=\"How long does vestibular disease last?\">How long does vestibular disease last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#Can_vestibular_damage_be_repaired\" title=\"Can vestibular damage be repaired?\">Can vestibular damage be repaired?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_cure_vestibular\" title=\"How long does it take to cure vestibular?\">How long does it take to cure vestibular?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#How_long_can_vestibular_disease_last_in_cats\" title=\"How long can vestibular disease last in cats?\">How long can vestibular disease last in cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#How_long_does_vestibular_syndrome_last\" title=\"How long does vestibular syndrome last?\">How long does vestibular syndrome last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#Can_vestibular_disease_be_permanent\" title=\"Can vestibular disease be permanent?\">Can vestibular disease be permanent?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#Is_vestibular_disease_progressive\" title=\"Is vestibular disease progressive?\">Is vestibular disease progressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#Can_vestibular_disease_cause_death\" title=\"Can vestibular disease cause death?\">Can vestibular disease cause death?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#Is_vestibular_disease_serious\" title=\"Is vestibular disease serious?\">Is vestibular disease serious?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-vestibular-disease\/#Is_vestibular_disease_an_emergency\" title=\"Is vestibular disease an emergency?\">Is vestibular disease an emergency?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_survive_vestibular_disease\"><\/span>Can cats survive vestibular disease?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although the signs are typically the same as those associated with other types of peripheral vestibular disease, they are transitory, arising abruptly and then gradually improving over the course of several days. <b>Most cats will be completely recovered within two or three weeks<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_triggers_vestibular_disease_in_cats\"><\/span>What triggers vestibular disease in cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Causes of Vestibular Disease in Cats While Siamese and Burmese cats may suffer from an inherited or congenital form of the disease, it is believed that most cases are caused by <b>middle- or inner-ear infections. In some very rare cases tumors within the vestibular system may be the cause.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_vets_treat_vestibular_disease\"><\/span>How do vets treat vestibular disease?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog suffers from nausea due to vestibular disease, <b>your vet may prescribe an anti-nausea medication, or IV fluids if your dog is having difficulties drinking from their water bowl. However, when all is said and done the main treatment for vestibular disease is waiting while your dog gradually recovers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_vestibular_disease_be_cured\"><\/span>Can vestibular disease be cured?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There&#8217;s no cure, but you may be able to manage symptoms with medications and vestibular rehabilitation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_vestibular_disease_in_cats_last_for_months\"><\/span>Can vestibular disease in cats last for months?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Idiopathic vestibular disease is a short-term, self-resolving condition. Signs are usually their worst during the first 24-48 hours, then steadily improve. <b>It does not continue for months<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_vestibular_disease_fatal\"><\/span>Is vestibular disease fatal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Causes of Vestibular Disease in Cats While Siamese and Burmese cats may suffer from an inherited or congenital form of the disease, it is believed that most cases are caused by <b>middle- or inner-ear infections. In some very rare cases tumors within the vestibular system may be the cause.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_cats_get_vestibular_disease\"><\/span>How do cats get vestibular disease?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Causes of Vestibular Disease in Cats While Siamese and Burmese cats may suffer from an inherited or congenital form of the disease, it is believed that <b>most cases are caused by middle- or inner-ear infections. In some very rare cases tumors within the vestibular system may be the cause.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_toxins_cause_vestibular_disease_in_cats\"><\/span>What toxins cause vestibular disease in cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chlorhexidine and aminoglycosides are toxins that cause vestibular disease and will make clinical signs far worse if used to clean the ear.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_vestibular_disease_in_cats_go_away\"><\/span>Does vestibular disease in cats go away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most cats make a complete recovery, although some severely affected animals may be left with a head tilt. The good news is that in most cases of idiopathic vestibular disease, the condition will never reappear.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cat_to_get_over_vestibular_disease\"><\/span>How long does it take for a cat to get over vestibular disease?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although the signs are typically the same as those associated with other types of peripheral vestibular disease, they are transitory, arising abruptly and then gradually improving over the course of several days. Most cats will be completely recovered within <b>two or three weeks<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_be_done_for_vestibular_disease_in_dogs\"><\/span>What can be done for vestibular disease in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 tips and exercises for dogs with vestibular disease<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Consider how you can assist with everyday activities.  <\/li>\n<li>Limit movement to a safe area.  <\/li>\n<li>Offer (literal) support for sleep and rest.  <\/li>\n<li>Cover hard-surface floors and turn on the lights.  <\/li>\n<li>Provide stability for walking and moving.  <\/li>\n<li>Avoid water therapy.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Can_dogs_live_with_vestibular_disease\"><\/span>How Long Can dogs live with vestibular disease?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms of vestibular disease may look distressing but try to keep in mind that this condition is not fatal, and most dogs completely recover within <b>two to three weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_survive_vestibular_disease\"><\/span>Can a dog survive vestibular disease?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While vestibular disease may cause your dog mild discomfort or motion sickness, the good news is, it isn&#8217;t painful or dangerous and <b>will likely clear up on its own without treatment within a few weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_put_a_dog_down_with_vestibular_disease\"><\/span>Should you put a dog down with vestibular disease?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Putting your pet dog to sleep is sometimes the best option, to put an end to his or her immediate suffering if the other factors indicate this and your dog is severely distressed and suffering and unlikely to make an acceptable level of recovery.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_vestibular_disease\"><\/span>How do you fix vestibular disease?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How is vestibular balance disorder treated?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Treating any underlying causes. Depending on the cause, you may need antibiotics or antifungal treatments.  <\/li>\n<li>Changes in lifestyle. You may be able to ease some symptoms with changes in diet and activity.  <\/li>\n<li>Epley maneuver (Canalith repositioning maneuvers).  <\/li>\n<li>Surgery.  <\/li>\n<li>Rehabilitation.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_vestibular_disease_last\"><\/span>How long does vestibular disease last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms of vestibular disease are often most severe during the first twenty-four to forty-eight hours, with improvements seen within seventy-two hours. Most dogs often recover within <b>two to three weeks<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_vestibular_damage_be_repaired\"><\/span>Can vestibular damage be repaired?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The body has limited ability to repair damage to the vestibular organs, although the body can often recover from vestibular injury by having the part of the brain that controls balance recalibrate itself to compensate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_cure_vestibular\"><\/span>How long does it take to cure vestibular?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After the severe symptoms lessen, most patients make a slow, but full recovery over the next several weeks (<b>approximately three weeks). However, some patients can experience balance and dizziness problems that can last for several months.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_vestibular_disease_last_in_cats\"><\/span>How long can vestibular disease last in cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although the signs are typically the same as those associated with other types of peripheral vestibular disease, they are transitory, arising abruptly and then gradually improving over the course of several days. Most cats will be completely recovered within <b>two or three weeks<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_vestibular_syndrome_last\"><\/span>How long does vestibular syndrome last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms of vestibular disease are often most severe during the first twenty-four to forty-eight hours, with improvements seen within seventy-two hours. Most dogs often recover within <b>two to three weeks<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_vestibular_disease_be_permanent\"><\/span>Can vestibular disease be permanent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There&#8217;s no cure, but you may be able to manage symptoms with medications and vestibular rehabilitation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_vestibular_disease_progressive\"><\/span>Is vestibular disease progressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is vestibular disease? Vestibular disease refers to a sudden, <b>non-progressive disturbance of balance. It is more common in older dogs. It is also referred to as old dog vestibular syndrome and canine idiopathic vestibular syndrome.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_vestibular_disease_cause_death\"><\/span>Can vestibular disease cause death?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to controlling head and body position and therefore balance, the brain also controls level of awareness, strength, walking, pupil size, breathing and the heart beat. <b>Some of the diseases that affect the brainstem can cause difficulty walking, coma and even death<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_vestibular_disease_serious\"><\/span>Is vestibular disease serious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While vestibular disease may cause your dog mild discomfort or motion sickness, the good news is, <b>it isn&#8217;t painful or dangerous and will likely clear up on its own without treatment within a few weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_vestibular_disease_an_emergency\"><\/span>Is vestibular disease an emergency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The condition should clear up in <b>a few days, but with some dogs it may take as long as two weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can cats survive vestibular disease?What triggers vestibular disease in cats?How do vets treat vestibular disease?Can vestibular disease be cured?Can vestibular disease in cats last for months?Is vestibular disease fatal?How do cats get vestibular disease?What toxins cause vestibular disease in cats?Does vestibular disease in cats go away?How long does it take for a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-187127","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/187127"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=187127"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/187127\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=187127"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=187127"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=187127"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}