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My dog seems dizzy, head down, but still eating. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

my dog seems to have vertigo. he is still eating a and going to the bathroom but keeps his head down and seems like he has vertigo

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 1st, 2016

It's possible. I am unsure what kind of dog or your pets age as you didn't indicate in the description, but certain breeds develop this more and it is often seen more-so in older dogs. An underlying neurological condition, brain tumor, or even a spinal problem could be the underlying cause. He would require a good physical examination however to make that determination and to see if any treatment options are available depending on what the underlying cause is found to be.

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