1268. Two dogs with head tit.

Jan 28, 2013.

Recently I had two dogs from different owners. 

A female unspayed Maltese 6 years old, head tilted to right. She could not stand up. 

A 13-year-old Terrier X with full cataracts had a right head tilt but was able to stand. So, what were the causes?

Some lesions had affected the brain. A stroke?

For the Maltese, the male often pounced on her and I suspected trauma to one part of the brain or the ear area.

"Don't charge me too high. I come to you because the breeder refers me to you," said the lady with diamond ear rings and Mercedes.

The Maltese was hand-fed and given IV drips and medication for 3 days. She could lift up her head but was unable to stand. No spinal pain. Has strong pain reflexes from the paws. Blood tests showed nothing abnormal.

The Terrier X owner wanted the dog home 24 hours later. Blood test done showed nothing abnormal . It was hard to diagnose what caused the right head tilt as the owner did not want to pay for tests. A CT scan would cost $1,000/scan. 

These two dog owners will not want to pay for these tests.