Comet is a 2-year-old male cat that looks like he has typewriter eyes! This is a condition called nystagmus and it indicates that the vestibular nerve is inflamed. It is important to seek medical attention as these cats are really dizzy and need care. Comet is being treated for an inner ear infection and should be feeling better soon! #TheConsciousVet #vetmed #Animality #cats #nystagmus | Dr. Melissa Magnuson, The Conscious Vet

🚨Nystagmus doesn’t suppress with fixation? It’s likely due to brain pathology! (A long case, but stay with me) This patient experienced a sudden onset of dizziness and hearing loss and was diagnosed with labyrinthitis. Imaging was normal, and he was referred to ENT for hearing loss care and vestibular therapy for eval and treat of vertigo and imbalance. Vestibular PT evaluation revealed central findings: ‼️ Direction-changing nystagmus with gaze ‼️ Vertical skew deviation ‼️ Unilateral pupillar