My Dog Is Lethargic, Seems Disoriented,seems Off Balance She Is Eating And Drinking I Have To Give It To Her Though, Can You Help?

Problems of maintaining balance in dogs can be due to vestibular syndrome. Vestibular system is responsible for maintaining balance. This includes both central and peripheral vestibular systems. Peripheral vestibular disease is most common cause of balance problems in dogs. This disease can develop due to ear infection, polyps in ear, toxic reactions of some medicines, head injury and hypothyroidism. Central vestibular system can be affected by brain tumors. Symptoms of vestibular syndrome are

1. In coordination
2. Circling
3. Falling
4. Rolling
   
5. Drunken walking
6. Head tilt
7. Eye drift

Different investigation tools like laboratory and radiological tests are employed to diagnose the cause of this problem but sometimes, cause is unknown. S, it will be good to discuss balance of your problem with your local vet.