{"id":973,"date":"2019-12-06T04:25:17","date_gmt":"2019-12-06T08:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/?p=973"},"modified":"2019-12-06T04:25:17","modified_gmt":"2019-12-06T08:25:17","slug":"are-there-ways-to-spot-old-dog-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/are-there-ways-to-spot-old-dog-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Are There Ways to Spot \u201cOld Dog Disease\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The term \u201cold dog disease\u201d sounds like a way to describe many potential habits of aging canines, such as incontinence, decreased mobility, mental confusion, or pain-induced irritability. 
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While the symptoms of Old Dog Disease can be similar to those of general aging, old dog disease is more often characterized by a head tilt and eyes rapidly moving back and forth. If you\u2019ve never heard of this syndrome, or you want to know more about how to help your best friend in the presence of unmistakable signs, we encourage you to read on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Scary, but Take Heart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Canine idiopathic vestibular disease, or old dog disease, has the ability to truly freak-out even the most even-tempered dog owners. At first glance, sudden-onset symptoms can mimic those of a brain tumor or stroke, but this fairly common condition<\/a> can subside within days of arrival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Question of Balance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vestibular disease, such as old dog disease, affect balance. Receptors within the inner ears help orient the body and inform the eyes and extremities. When the vestibular apparatus is compromised, patients are unable to stand or walk without falling and are dizzy to the point of incapacitation.
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When connections between the vestibular receptors in the inner ears aren\u2019t working, the corresponding areas in the brain create the following symptoms:
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