Border collie near 13 years old, vestibular syndrome

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stovexxx

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Jan 7, 2022
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Hello everyone,
my Border Collie, near 13 has vestibular syndrome, I am waiting for the intervention of a vet,
I have not found much on the internet,
if anyone knows how I can help my friend,
in the meantime, it is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
 
when i typed it in came with a lot of sights, basic, need the vet to determine the cause. my springer is 14 have bit of same thing going on, at present blaming it on meds for another problem which hopefully will be cleared up by the meds shortly. only have one left of the two in the avatar, lost one to cancer couple years ago.
 
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As above only a vet can tell what is causing it. My 14-year-old GSP (German Shorthaired Pointer)
Had an ear infection which caused it once it cleared up he was right as rain until he died of natural
causes at 20 years of age Still miss him by my side everywhere I went. Best friend and hunting partner
for almost 21 years
 
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Sorry your buddy is sick. While the vet figures things out, I’m sure he could use a hug.
 
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thanks to all for the answers, much appreciated.
Corticosteroids were administered tonight,
in the hope that the situation will improve,
otherwise it will be necessary to hospitalize him,
according to the vet,
but "Boss" is not the character to be transported and remain in the clinic,
it would be like killing him,
a bit like me by the way.
We'll see tomorrow,
we would like to call another vet.
 
improvements, thankfully!
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I fully understand the hospital thing, glad improvements happening. I am not haveing as much luck with my springer so far.
 
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We have had this happen with 2 of my border collies (we have quite a few as working dogs). One was 15 the other at 16 years old. Not a ton to do unfortunately the meds you have onboard can help. They bounce back better than you'd think.
Here is my main "working staff" at the moment.
[Hearth.com] Border collie near 13 years old, vestibular syndrome
 
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It's been a couple of days since he started following my father again, together with a German shepherd, and today he ate reasonably well, but slowly, however, I have some doubts about the kibble in the bags, (which are still of good quality) we have trusted too much in these products, especially in this last period, and I want to start paying more attention to his diet, implementing omega 3 especially, and also considering him in the quantities of food that we eat, I believe, that this perhaps, can benefit his health.