My dog's head tilts, not ear infection. What can an MRI reveal?

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Hi, my dog is tilting her head and body to the left. My vet says it is not an inner ear infection and she has to be examined by a neurologist and have an MRI. Is there anything that they can do for her if they do find something in the MRI? She's eating and drinking normally and her bowels and bladder are working normally. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 8 years and 9 months old | 14 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. If you can manage the cost of an MRI, I would strongly encourage this. Depending on if anything is found, specific recommendations can be made. It really all depends on what might be there, the skill of the veterinarian caring for Peanut, & of course, your financial situation. But not knowing generally means that nothing is done to help her, or the wrong treatment is tried, wasting valuable time. If you can do this for Peanut, I recommend having the MRI done. Good luck & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog's head tilts, not ear infection. What can an MRI reveal?

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