https://puppyintraining.com/old-dog-vestibular-disease-vs-stroke/ Dog Lovers | Puppy Experts Mon, 13 Nov 2023 02:02:30 +0000 hourly 1 https://puppyintraining.com/old-dog-vestibular-disease-vs-stroke/#comment-454067 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 06:26:28 +0000 https://puppyintraining.com/?p=34259#comment-454067 My 14 yr old Aussie Levi was initially diagnosed w/ ODS. He had a minor ear infection at the time his episode occurred. It’s been a couple of months at this point and he’s improved slightly but not much. He still has problems walking and balancing, and when I hand him a treat he seems to not be able to find it even tho I’m holding it for him. I think the vet was thrown off because of the ear infection since its known to cause ODS. I think he as actually had a stroke. I know the dog better than anyone…he’s been with me for 14 years everyday and I can’t tell if he’s suffering or if he’s just different now from the stroke. I promised him when he was a pup that I’d never let him suffer and always make sure he was ok and had his dignity. Now I don’t know what to do. He still smiles when he sees me but he can’t get around like he used to and it seems like everything is a struggle for him. I feel awful thinking about putting him down, but also think not doing that is me being selfish cause I want him around. Main thing is I have got to figure out if he’s suffering. If so I gotta put a stop to it. If anyone has been in this situation and has advice I’m all ears cause I’m stuck not knowing what to do.

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