Can dogs get vertigo? Yes. And it is most often a sign of vestibular disease. Dr. Sanil from Southeast Veterinary Neurology explains that vestibular disease affects a dog’s balance system and generally falls into two categories: Central vestibular disease: This form originates in the brain. Causes can include inflammation such as meningitis or encephalitis, which may be infectious or non-infectious, as well as tumors or autoimmune disease. Another possible cause is idiopathic vestibular disease,