Connie H. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My dog, Cash, a 70-year-old (in dog years) Pit Bull, is exhibiting repetitive head movements for long periods, sometimes over 24 hours. He starts by licking the floor, acts afraid, and won't stand unless prompted. He also seems to be going blind, and his urine is bright yellow with a strong odor. He has done this before and it stopped after giving him a 2mg Xanax. What can we do to help him now, and should we try giving him calming supplements like Prosense Calming Solutions?

January 11th, 2024

Tom R. answered

The behavior you're describing could be related to a condition called idiopathic head tremors or eve...

January 11th, 2024

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