Ken
Senior gentleman Ken arrived at BARCS as a lost dog. A compassionate volunteer decided to foster Ken, setting the stage for a hopeful new chapter. However, as Ken settled into his foster home, his foster parents noticed something unusual—Ken's head bobbed, resembling a playful bobblehead toy, and these episodes became more frequent, lasting for minutes at a time. Concerned, the foster reached out to our veterinary team, leading to the decision that Ken needed specialized care at a Franky Fund partner.
An MRI and other neurological tests returned with normal results. Based on these findings, Ken was diagnosed with Idiopathic Head Tremors—a benign, non-progressive movement disorder seen in dogs. Younger or middle-aged pups can sometimes experience these head bobs a few times a day. It's like a quick nod 'yes' or 'no' throughout the day, not during sleep. Thankfully, it does not impact the dogs' quality of life.
Once he got the all-clear, Ken took the next step in his journey and was adopted into a loving home.
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