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what is vestibular disease in cats?

Submitted: 44 days and 22 hours ago.
Category: Cat
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Pet's Gender: Female
Pet's Age: >12
Type of Animal: cat

Already Tried:
currently at cat hospital

Posted by Drew 44 days and 22 hours ago.

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Vestibular disease is a condition where the balance mechanism in the brain isn't working properly. It can be the result of an inner ear infection, or a blood clot (like a tiny "stroke"), or a brain tumor, BUT, in most cases, we just don't know what causes it, and we rely on good nursing care and supportive treatment to correct the problem.

You can read more about the condition here:

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=564

44 days and 22 hours ago.

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Thank you very much!

I was able to download the info on this disease and it will definetly be helpful in determinin whether or not my cat needs more "expensive" tests.

 

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You're very welcome - I hope kitty recovers quickly :)

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Expert: Drew
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Answered: 10/8/2009

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