Reply #1: Ask your vet about vestibular syndrome [View All]

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It's an infection in the inner ear, and sometimes it just "happens" without a cause. In that sort of case, they say it is "idiopathic."

Look at the kitten's eyes--if they race from side to side, it's called nystagmus, and is a sign of vestibular syndrome. It's not terminal--one of mine had it when she was very young, and is now going into her 10th year.

Other signs include cocking the head to one side, keeping the head down, as though it is limp, and staggering around.

Google "vestibular syndrome" cats, and you should get some good information.