My dog can't walk, shakes, and falls. Could it be distemper or ivermectin?

The symptoms you have described fit with a neurologic problem. Oscar needs a thorough neurologic examination to localize the possible lesion - is it the inner ear, vestibular system of the brain, a different part of the brain, or the spinal cord. Some higher doses of ivermectin can cause neurologic issues, and permanent damage is possible. There may not be a cure, but accurate diagnosis is necessary first. I would talk to your vet about referral to a specialist.

Ivermectin generally causes neurological problems such as stumbling and seizures. I recommend to have Bison examined asap. He could have a pinched nerve or compressed disc in his back or even a fracture. He needs and exam and likely x-rays. Poor pup! I hope he gets this addressed quickly and gets relief!

I would recommend having Dobby examined by a vet to determine what is going on. Balance is controlled by the vestibular part of the brain. Inner ear infections can cause issues with balance as well. A thorough physical, ear, and neurologic examination will help clue your vet into the cause of the balance issues.

If Heidi has had that ivermectin chewable before without any side effects, then I would doubt that her signs are related to that. One of the most common reasons that a dog will be more reluctant to move or slower to move is pain somewhere. That could be in her neck, her back, her abdomen or elsewhere. I would recommend having your veterinarian examine Heidi to see if they can determine what is going on with her and what to do about it. Good luck! I hope that was helpful and that Heidi feels better soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Zack. When a dog is unable to walk properly, it can be due to a neurological problem, severe arthritis or even an intoxication. If you do not know of a poison he could have ingested, then this is less likely. Your veterinarian likely gave the steroid injection in hopes of treating a neurological condition. If this treatment helped, then it should be extended with oral steroid pills as well as pain medications and muscle relaxers. Arthritis typically managed with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain medication, but these cannot be used in conjunction with steroids. Depending on how he has responded to the treatment will dictate how to move forward. I hope this information helps!

Poor Daisy! I'm sorry to hear that she's having this problem. Dogs can recover from ivermectin toxicity with time, once their body has had a chance to clear the drug from their system - but this can take several days or longer, depending on how high a dose she was exposed to. It's best for her to be hospitalized for supportive care and IV fluids to help flush the drug from her body, so I would definitely recommend taking her to the vet if at all possible for the best chance of recovery.

I'm not sure how old Daisy is, but she could be suffering from arthritis, may have degenerative joint disease, or could have injured herself. It is concerning that she is having trouble walking, and that indicates she could be in a lot of pain. Given those symptoms, I feel it's best to have her seen by a vet today. The vet can diagnose what is causing her trouble walking, and can treat it while also giving her some pain medications. Please do not give Daisy any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given.