Why is my dog wobbly, sleepy, and shaking her head after a tick?

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For 3 days last wk she panted non stop.no contributING factors.she had a tick on her cheek, removed it all-panting stopped, now she has bad balance,if she gets up to walk-she'll look like she has no clue/lost.Heartworm&Lyme Neg,has a bright but drunk look.Shes an inside dog,only pet in home.No chance of chemicals, plants, toxins.She's always sleepy now. And shakes head like there's something in her ear.ear looks normal and not dirty/smell. Eating/drinking a bit less than usual.took meta cam x1w. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 8 years old | 9 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Tussie! It definitely sounds like something is wrong. She may have a tick-borne disease of some kind (even if she tested negative for Lyme disease, there are many other possibilities), a systemic illness like liver or kidney disease, or a neurologic disorder of some kind. It sounds like she's been to the vet somewhat recently for heartworm and Lyme disease testing, but I would recommend taking her back for a recheck since it sounds like she still isn't doing well. She needs a complete neurologic exam if she is still acting drunk and having balance issues, as well as a thorough otoscopic exam (possibly under sedation, if needed) since middle/inner ear infections can also cause the symptoms you describe. Blood work and additional testing for tick-borne illnesses may also be helpful if nothing else is found.

Why is my dog wobbly, sleepy, and shaking her head after a tick?

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