Can dogs get vertigo? Yes. And it is most often a sign of vestibular disease. Dr. Sanil from Southeast Veterinary Neurology explains that vestibular disease affects a dog’s balance system and generally falls into two categories: Central vestibular disease: This form originates in the brain. Causes can include inflammation such as meningitis or encephalitis, which may be infectious or non-infectious, as well as tumors or autoimmune disease. Another possible cause is idiopathic vestibular disease,

Vestibular disease in dogs refers to any disturbance in a dog’s vestibular system. From a pet parent perspective, vestibular disease may look like dog vertigo. The vestibular system exists to help humans and animals with their balance, coordination, and orientation. It is made up of two parts. The peripheral vestibular system is made up of the inner ear and nerves traveling from the ear to the brain. The central vestibular system consists of the brain stem, which connects the brain to the spinal