My 12-year-old dog has DM. Could his head tilt be a new health issue?

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Our 12 year-old, large, mixed-breed dog has been diagnosed with degenerative myliopathy. Recently he has been tilting his head when we pet him. Is this a part of DM or a new health concern? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 12 years and 10 months old | 86 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

That is not a common sign of DM. Usually they get progressive weakness in the rear legs leading to paralysis, and it moves up the body. Generally there are no head signs. A head tilt is often from an ear infection, or old dog vestibular disease. I would have him checked by your veterinarian to see if there is a treatment they recommend after they diagnose the cause. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Jasper.

My 12-year-old dog has DM. Could his head tilt be a new health issue?

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