By Dr. FRANCINE RATTNER, For The Capital
By Dr. FRANCINE RATTNER, For The Capital
Capital Gazette Communications
Published
08/06/10
Q: My cat has been diagnosed with a condition called vestibular disease. She has had it for a week and seems a little better. At first she was walking in circles, sometimes falling over, and now she is still unsteady on her feet. Will she ever get back to her normal self?
A: The summer is a good time of year to discuss this disease as most cases in our part of the country seem to occur in the summer and early fall.
The vestibular apparatus is necessary for helping us keep our balance and is located in the inner ear. Four interconnected fluid-filled compartments contain the vestibular receptors. As this fluid moves with any...
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