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A common neurological condition that presents in many senior animals is a condition known as idiopathic vestibular syndrome. This condition typically comes on all of a sudden and in many cases no known eliciting cause is determined. the most common symptoms of vestibular syndrome include head tilt, rapid involuntary motion of the eyeballs, as well as unsteadiness on the feet and typically falling over. numerous animals may vomit because of the likely dizzy sensation they are feeling.
This condition many typically involves an inflammation of the nervous system involved with balance. Trauma, toxins and bacteria are typically not involved, which is why we label this condition idiopathic and of unknown origin. The condition also occurs seasonally in young to middle aged cats for unknown reasons. treatment typically includes hospitalization and IV fluids, along with injectable anti-nausea medications and antibiotics to avoid secondary infections. typically the motion sickness drug Meclizine is used to decrease the likely motion sickness and nausea perceived by affected animals. The condition will typically self-resolve with or without supportive treatment over a period of several days. Prognosis is for that reason excellent.