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News|Videos|January 13, 2023

The science behind the vestibular system

Atlantic City

During a dvm360® interview, Fred Wininger, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), describes the role the vestibular system plays in helping pets maintain balance

In this dvm360® interview at the Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Fred Wininger, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), explains the mechanics of the vestibular system with a fascinating metaphor.

The following is a partial transcript of the video.

Fred Wininger, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Neurology): The vestibular system is the coolest system in the entire body. When you think about your iPhone and you turn it on its side or you jiggle it, and you know how it changes the screen? That's how our vestibular system works.

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