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Anyone who\u2019s ever suffered from vertigo or an inner ear problem understands the unsettling dizziness, loss of coordination and nausea that can accompany these types of conditions. Dogs can experience a similar condition known as canine vestibular disease.  
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There are several types of canine vestibular disease. Some may be due to serious causes, such as a brain tumor, neurological infection or other neurological disorder. However, there is a benign self-limiting type that affects mostly older dogs. Because of this, it is commonly referred to as \u2018old dog vestibular disease\u2019, which is the focus of this discussion.   
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The symptoms of old dog vestibular disease can be quite bewildering for any pet owner. At Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center<\/a>, we see this problem in many of our older patients, so we\u2019d like to shed some light on this mostly benign form of canine vestibular disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Canine Vestibular Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Canine vestibular disease refers to a problem with the vestibular apparatus, which can cause a dog to feel dizzy and disoriented. The vestibular apparatus involves components in the brain and the nerves inside the middle ear<\/a>, and is responsible for perceiving the body\u2019s orientation in relation to the earth. Without it, humans, dogs, cats, and other animals with complex inner ear systems wouldn\u2019t be able to walk or run without falling, or be able to track objects with the eyes without getting dizzy.
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Although the causes of canine vestibular disease may vary, the symptoms are generally the same. These are the most common:
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