title: Vestibular dysfunction.
abstract: Vestibular dysfunction can be caused by damage to the peripheral or central components of the vestibular system. Signs of vestibular disease include ataxia, head tilt, and abnormal nystagmus. This article reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of common vestibular disorders in dogs and cats.
authors.affiliation: Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA. wthomas@utk.edu
authors.forename: W B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000662:veterinary; D015837:Vestibular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*