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My cat acts as if she has inter-ear problems. The vet ...

Sent to Cat Experts July 16 2006 at 11:21 AM
   

My cat acts as if she has inter-ear problems. The vet dosent have a clue. Blood work shows no signs of toxins. Do you have any ideas?

 

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July 16 2006 at 11:23 AM (1 minute and 22 seconds later)
         
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Please describe exactly what she does.

How old is she?



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July 16 2006 at 11:24 AM (1 minute and 57 seconds later)
         
Reply to Terri Riba's Post: My Cat is 5 years old. She will walk a few steps and then fall down.
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July 16 2006 at 11:27 AM (2 minutes and 51 seconds later)
         
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Do her eyes ever go back and forth like she is watching a tennis match?

How long has she been like this?



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July 16 2006 at 11:31 AM (3 minutes and 35 seconds later)
         
Reply to Terri Riba's Post: She has been like this for about 5 days. She has been under the care of our vet since Thursday night. He has been treating her with predizone, antibotics and valium.
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July 16 2006 at 11:40 AM (8 minutes and 59 seconds later)
         
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Dear friend,

It is likely your cat has an inner ear disorder called vestibular disease. It resembles motion sickness in human and causes these symptoms. You can read about it here:

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_vestibular_disease.html

Please print this out and show it to your vet. He should stop the steroids and the valium immediately as only the antibioics are necessary. In fact, the valium will make her even more confused and disoriented.

Please let me know what he says and how she is doing.If you still have questions - I will be happy to help.

Very sincerely,

Terri



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