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My chihuahua is running in circles, eyes moving. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 5 years and 8 months old | 6 lbs

I think my little chihuahua was hit in the head by our bigger dog because she suddenly started running in circles non stop. I picked her up but her eyes were still moving g as if she were still going in circles

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 18th, 2016

What your are describing are vestibular signs, although hit could be caused by head trauma, it's more likely to be either a severe ear infection or a brain disease (possibly a tumor). I would recommend you to take Moxie to the vet ASAP.

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