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Neurological issues with my Standard Poodle puppy?
A few weeks ago, I adopted a puppy knowing she had some unknown issues. Her, and her two sisters developed some issues all between 8-12 weeks old. A vet trip to the neurologist determined the issue is with the cerebellum, but only an MRI can find out specifically what. It could be anything from a bad case of vertigo, to a degenerative issue. For more details on her symptoms, see : http://kirathespoo.tumblr.com/kirassymptoms
I was wondering other's opinion on what it could be. Cerebellar Ataxia usually develops later in life, not this early. Cerebellar Hypoplasia sounds very similar, but after seeing videos, she isn't as dramatic as those other dogs - maybe a more mild version? Ear infection has been ruled out. She is a smart puppy who is trainable as any other dog I've had. She my have a hearing issue, but it may be a focus issue instead, which is commonly associated with cerebellem problems. She knows her name, so I know she is not deaf, she jut ignored me a lot - not like other dogs though, her ears don't even twitch.
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- Anonymous7 years agoFavorite Answer
Chihuahua Addict's answer pretty well covers what I would say, though I am also wondering what kind of vaccination schedule did you/the breeder follow when she was a bit younger? There have been a lot of instances of early, frequent vaccinations leading to neurological damage, long-term health problems, and death, especially in dogs where there is no other possible explanation (like whole litters from healthy, genetically tested parents).
- ?Lv 77 years ago
You should be asking your vet who is treating your dog these questions, being that the vet treating your dog will be able to tell you in much more detail, what is going on with your poor dog. Your vet knows your dogs history and current situation, a lot better than any of us would. Vets are very happy to answer questions and explain things you don't understand.
I'm really sorry that your puppy is going through this and that you are going through this with your puppy. Call the Neurologist who is treating your dog. If the dog needs an MRI to find out exactly what's going on, then you need to get the MRI done. I know it's expensive, but that may be the key to saving your dogs life.
If money is an issue with the MRI, then most vets are wiling to work with you and work out a payment plan with you, so your puppy can get the help she desperately needs and you can pay the vet in payments, until the bill is paid off. There really is not reason not to have the MRI done, if that is what will determine what the problem is, so the vet can come up with a treatment to keep her Neurological issues under control, so she can have some sort of quality of life and enjoy being a puppy. Call up your vet. Phone calls to the vet are free.