My cat's head is tilted and eyes are flickering. What does it mean?

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Cats eyes are flickering and head tilted to one side. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 15 years and 10 months old | 5 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

In any cat this can be a sign of a neurological problem, vestibular disease or an inner ear infection. No one knows what causes vestibular disease but it does often get better with time and treatment. Inner ear infections are also treatable with medication. At your cats age I would be worry about a brain disease such as a tumor or vascular disease to cause these symptoms. She does need to see a vet as soon as possible to see what the problem is and your potential prognosis. They can start medicine to help calm her and minimize the symtpoms

My cat's head is tilted and eyes are flickering. What does it mean?

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