Lots
of great information about symptoms for dogs having a stroke.
When your dog walks, the balance may no longer be there. In fact, your dog may be going in circles instead of walking in a straight line. Falling over is very common during this type of movement. Try to call your dog to you at this point in time. They may be disoriented so they will move away from your voice instead of towards it.
It may appear that your dog isn’t able to see very well. Walking into items or appearing to be frightened is a strong indicator of it. Many dogs lose control over bodily functions during a stroke. They may also appear to be having a seizure. During that period of time the entire body can become rigid and begin to shake.
The number of symptoms that a dog may have and the severity of them will vary. When it comes to a stroke, you want to have a good idea of what may be going on. Understanding these symptoms can help you to know when to seek medical attention for our dog.
Should your dog exhibit symptoms of a stroke, immediately talk to your vet. It is a good idea for an exam and some testing to be done. Your vet will ask you about the symptoms so try to keep track of what you saw and how long the symptoms lasted. Your vet will conduct blood and urine tests.
They will also conduct an MRI and CT. Your dog will have to be put under anesthesia for those tests. That is because there can’t be any body movement during them for the tests to be accurate. If that is the diagnosis your vet can help you to determine the best course of treatment.
Early intervention is the best way to help your dog on the road to recovery after a stroke. Should your vet not find that to be the diagnosis, they can look for other types of medical problems. A stroke is a serious health problem but not one your dog can’t recover from.
When they are detected early you will find your dog has a good chance of getting back to normal. When they are allowed to continue playing out though there can be too much damage for that to occur.
Just like humans, it is possible for
dogs to suffer a stroke. Generally, this only occurs in older dogs. This isn’t
a very common healthy issue but one that is important to understand. A stroke
occurs when a major artery to the brain experiences some type of blockage.
When a person suffers from a stroke, one of the most common symptoms is that
they will become paralyzed in some part of the body. That won’t be the case
with your dog though which is why many owners overlook what is taking place
with their pet. Changes in the behavior of your dog is what you will see. For
example it may be tilting the head from side to side as if it has no real
control over it.
When your dog walks, the balance may no longer be there. In fact, your dog may be going in circles instead of walking in a straight line. Falling over is very common during this type of movement. Try to call your dog to you at this point in time. They may be disoriented so they will move away from your voice instead of towards it.
It may appear that your dog isn’t able to see very well. Walking into items or appearing to be frightened is a strong indicator of it. Many dogs lose control over bodily functions during a stroke. They may also appear to be having a seizure. During that period of time the entire body can become rigid and begin to shake.
The number of symptoms that a dog may have and the severity of them will vary. When it comes to a stroke, you want to have a good idea of what may be going on. Understanding these symptoms can help you to know when to seek medical attention for our dog.
Should your dog exhibit symptoms of a stroke, immediately talk to your vet. It is a good idea for an exam and some testing to be done. Your vet will ask you about the symptoms so try to keep track of what you saw and how long the symptoms lasted. Your vet will conduct blood and urine tests.
They will also conduct an MRI and CT. Your dog will have to be put under anesthesia for those tests. That is because there can’t be any body movement during them for the tests to be accurate. If that is the diagnosis your vet can help you to determine the best course of treatment.
Early intervention is the best way to help your dog on the road to recovery after a stroke. Should your vet not find that to be the diagnosis, they can look for other types of medical problems. A stroke is a serious health problem but not one your dog can’t recover from.
When they are detected early you will find your dog has a good chance of getting back to normal. When they are allowed to continue playing out though there can be too much damage for that to occur.