Idiopathic vestibular disease in a 18 month old Labrador?

Re: Idiopathic vestibular disease in a 18 month old Labrador?

Andrew Kent — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:08:47 GMT

I think IVD is unlikely in a dog this young.

For true IVD I'm a big fan of betahistine.

See a previous thread for discussion of treatment options:

http://www.vetsurgeon.org/forums/t/7219.aspx?PageIndex=1

Andy

Re: Idiopathic vestibular disease in a 18 month old Labrador?

Thomas Johnson — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:31:47 GMT

I generally give them an anti-emetic if they appear nauseous, but no other medical treatment. I advise owners not to leave them in the dark, apparently they can get more disorientated?

I've worked in practices where other vets treat with steroids and/or start them on Vivitonin. My experience has been that they don't improve any more quickly, and seem just as likely to recur.

Not seen a case in such a young dog though.

Re: Idiopathic vestibular disease in a 18 month old Labrador?

Martin Atkinson — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:18:40 GMT

I tend to give an anti-inflammatory shot of dexamethsone on the basis there may be some inflammatory component and anti-travel sick pills on the basis that it will suppress the confusing messages the brain is receiving from the vestibular body, that generally sorts the vomiting as well.

Re: Idiopathic vestibular disease in a 18 month old Labrador?

Dagmar Steele — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:53:19 GMT

never, sorry. But apart from antiemetics if they vomit, how do you treat these cases? I'm leaning towards benign neglect in these, just curious...