Head Tremors
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Hmm...a sheepie bobblehead  I'm sorry to have made light of the situation as you are rightfully concerned.
Can you get to the vet sooner? Maybe he has an ear infection that is making him dizzy. This is sort of related, but I figured out that my Annie has a soft spot on top of the head kind of between her eyebrow bones. If you press down on it, her head tremors. I have to admit that I did this more than once at first to make sure it wasn't a fluke. It's really weird and there must be nerves in there that make her feel funny. I no longer do this as it's sad and concerns me. I love her! |
| Does he have any problems walking?
Also, do you have access to his pedigree or to his breeder? At the least, it might be an infection; either ears or brain or spine. Those could probably be treated with antibiotics and not much hassle. It could be a neurological problem that is also treatable with drugs. At the other end of the spectrum, it could be cerebelar abiotrophy. Unlikely but possible, it is a prevelant problem in OES. It is usually noticed much earlier than this, though. I would definitely NOT get too excited until the vet sees him and evaluates him. Until then, keep a journal of his behaviors and problems. Clean his ears and check his teeth for any noticeable problems. Also see if his head or neck is warmer than the rest of him. That's always a good sign of an infection. Also, aquaint yourself with some of the various neruo problems that can happen so that you are familiar with terms that the doctor may use. Hopefully it turns out to be something small and dumb and the education will make you feel that much better about what it's not!! We'll keep our fingers crossed for you! http://www.vetinfo.com/dneuro.html http://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/abs/10 ... 0.217.1162 http://www.oeshealth.org/CAgenetics.htm |
| I agree completely with Mandy... and I would definitely get him to a vet as soon as possible in case it is an infection.
Unfortunately it could be a very serious disease that can occur in oes, so I would have your vet do a very thorough exam, and it's a very good idea to keep a log of symptoms, behaviors etc... I would let your breeder know what is going on too, that is VERY important. If it is not infection, the breeder needs to know if a condition has come up in their lines, and they may be able to offer you advice if they have come across these symptoms before. Good luck, and please let us know how it goes 
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| I also agree with the above. Please let us know what the vet says - hopefully it is a quick diagnosis with a quick cure. |
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