Cretin90 posted:

Hey guys, could use some advice. To preface this, we’ve been to the vet twice over the issue and the next escalation point is a $3,000-4,000 dollar brain scan (I forget if it was an MRI or ultrasound) so I figured I’d check with the goon hivemind first.

Dog info: 10 year old chihuahua, eats Hills prescription diet i/d digestive care, takes clomicalm 5 mg per day, weight-appropriate native pet omega oil and Dasuquin.

Symptoms/behavior: Erratic movements, sudden jerks to either side. Haven’t noticed it’s always to one side but may be. Sensitive to movement close to her head, in front of her eyes. Sensitive (jerks away) to head touch. When laying down, bursts upright and away from laying down every 20-30 seconds. Sways slightly from side to side when standing. Cuddling seems to help slightly. Typically lasts 30 minutes to 1 hour. First time this occurred was Oct 2022 and has happened 4 times since.

Vets have seen her multiple times (although always AFTER the episode) and theorize potential seizures, have advised she does not appear to be at risk of hurting herself like a usual seizure (flopping over, muscle spasms) so they said to monitor and consider a brain scan (ultrasound I think) if it persists.

If anyone wants a video PM me your number and I can send one, would probably work best with an iPhone so the quality doesn’t get all hosed up.

Any ideas? I’m looking for suggestions I could bring to the vet as the three we’ve discussed it with have been flummoxed. I’m wondering if it’s a panic attack or intense joint pain or something. I’d love to take her to the vet yet again for it but I expect the same outcome which is a $500 bill and no suggestions except “maybe get an expensive brain scan that doesn’t show anything.”