Vestibular disorders in animals may present with head tilt, ataxia, nystagmus, and other signs that can mimic central or peripheral pathology. This session explores comparative vestibular anatomy across species, emphasizing variations that influence clinical presentation. Common etiologies include congenital syndromes, otitis media/interna, infections, and idiopathic syndromes. Epidemiologic data and breed predispositions will be highlighted alongside diagnostic approaches including neurologic exam, imaging, and laboratory evaluation. Case studies from companion animals and exotic species illustrate real-world patterns. Participants will gain insight into differential diagnosis, treatment strategies, and prognosis to improve recognition and management of vestibular disorders
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to compare and contrast human and canine/feline anatomy.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify 4 disorders associated with dizziness/vestibular dysfunction in animals.
- After this course, participants will be able to list 3 findings on animal assessments consistent with vestibular abnormalities.
Agenda
| 0-10 Minutes | Comparative anatomy and epidemiology |
| 10-25 Minutes | Disorders causing dizziness and vestibular dysfunction in animals |
| 25-40 Minutes | Assessment for vestibular dysfunction |
| 40-55 Minutes | Case studies |
| 55-60 Minutes | QA and Summary |
Presented By
Patricia Gaffney
AuD MPH, BC-VA
Patricia Gaffney, AuD, MPH, BC-VA, DFAAA, is a professor at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She earned her bachelor’s degree from The George Washington University, her Doctor of Audiology from the University of Pittsburgh, and her Master of Public Health from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Gaffney is also Board Certified in Vestibular Audiology through the American Board of Audiology. Her primary clinical and academic specialty is vestibular diagnostics and treatment. At NSU, Dr. Gaffney teaches a wide range of courses, including introductory vestibular, vestibular laboratory, advanced vestibular, and a vestibular specialty seminar designed for advanced students seeking focused training in vestibular diagnostics and treatment. She also teaches geriatric audiology, leadership and professionalism, and co-teaches grand rounds. In addition to her classroom responsibilities, she provides clinical supervision in the NSU Audiology Clinic, where she works with students in the evaluation and management of adult and pediatric vestibular patients as well as adult diagnostic cases. Dr. Gaffney has presented nationally and regionally on a variety of topics, including vestibular assessment and management, amplification, and professional issues in audiology. She is also an active leader within the profession, maintaining membership in and volunteering for numerous organizations. Her service has included roles on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Audiology and the American Balance Society, the Board of Trustees of the American Academy of Audiology Foundation, and as president of the Audiology Practice Standards Organization. She currently serves as past president of the American Academy of Audiology.
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Financial: Patricia Gaffney was paid an honorarium for this presentation. She is faculty at Nova Southeastern University and Adjunct Faculty at University of South Dakota. Non-financial: Patricia Gaffney is a former president of the American Academy of Audiology.
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