Why does my dog shake, lose balance, and not eat or drink monthly?

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So it seems like every month or so my dog bellum has these days when she won't eat really anything or barely drink any water. When she goes to stand up she's shaking and can't keep her Balance. Her head sways back and forth and she can't control her pee. Can you give me some insight on what might be going on? Please and thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 27 days old | 45 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hmm. If this is happening in cycles then I would be suspicious of a potential toxicity to something she is ingesting. Perhaps even her heart worm or flea/tick preventative is to blame, especially if these episodes seem to occur around the time she is given them. This would be a very logical explanation and something I have seen in 1-2 patients of mine. Otherwise you should start looking into other possibilities such as hepatic (liver) encephalopathy or a brain malfunction. Having her examined by the vet and bloodwork analysis would be the next logical steps towards finding her diagnosis so that treatment options can be looked into to help stabilize Bellum's condition.

Why does my dog shake, lose balance, and not eat or drink monthly?

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