Vestibular Disease

Vestibular Disease

The vestibular system is a specialized portion of the nervous system found within the inner ear, brain, and spinal cord. Its duty is to maintain a state of equilibrium and balance. Peripheral vestibular dysfunction (PVD) is a disease that affects the nerves of the vestibular apparatus in the ears.

Clinical signs:

1. loss of balance

2. intended derganiye of eyeballs

3. vomiting

4. sudden beginning of inconsistency

Reasons:

1. injury of ears

2. skull infections

3. skull tumors

Diagnosis of PVD is achieved using clinical signs and various laboratory tests to rule out other potential causes of the symptoms. Radiographs of the skull may be helpful in the detection of any masses or infections that may involve the inner portions of the ears. Treatment, of course, depends on the underlying cause and usually includes high doses of corticosteroid medications designed to reduce inflammation involving the vestibular apparatus.

Vestibular ataxia syndrome is seen in kittens born of queens stricken with feline parvovirus during pregnancy. Owners often are alerted to a problem when these kittens seem to have trouble in attempting to walk. Congenital vestibular syndrome is seen in Siamese and Burmese cats, with signs appearing anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks of age. The prognosis for Siamese

cats with congenital vestibular syndrome is good, with clinical signs usually abating by the time the cat is 6 months of age.

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