I think my dog had a stroke :(

• I think my dog had a stroke :( Syl Rivers Posted : 6/6/2006 12:34:55 PM Yesterday my dog was in the garden and had some kind of attack where his body curled up and then he lost the use of his back leg. I took him to the veterinarian and he said he didn't know for sure what was wrong and that it possibly was a stroke. He gave him an injection and some tablets. How can I know what's wrong with him? He cannot walk properly, he won't eat anything and he just lies down and is less responsive than usual. When the postman arrives in the morning he usually barks so loud to let me know, but today he didn't even bark or care, he just seems disinterested in everything now. Any ideas what could be wrong with him? Are these symptoms typical of a stroke? Please help with some advice, the veterinarian is not helpful at all... LIKE 24 REPLIES 3229 VIEWS LAST POST KIM Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• forpaws Posted : 6/6/2006 12:45:30 PM [linkhttp://www.seefido.com/html/dog_heat_stroke1.htm]http://www.seefido.com/html/dog_heat_stroke1.htm[/link]  Is heat stroke in a dog.   Can you look on your dogs body to see if there are any ticks. If so, pull them off. Sometimes ticks can cause symptoms like this. I would also take this dog to another VET  for a second opinion like NOW. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• dyan Posted : 6/6/2006 2:11:11 PM Yeah,,,second opinion for sure. Seem this is the kind of thing that the vet should be trying to figure out...he sure doesn't sound like he did anything for his money on your trip. Try the tick thing,,but I have to ask if he had any medications lately?  Maybe his monthly heartworm pill?  Anything unusual to eat right before? Could he have gotten into something poison,,or was he out where someone could have fed him something poison?      Bee sting that he may be allergic to?  Grapes, chocolate?  Just some ideas to think about. I hope he is okay, please let us know. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• forpaws Posted : 6/7/2006 6:43:33 AM Wakinglife, how is your fur kid today? Any results?   Please let us know. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Syl Rivers Posted : 6/9/2006 5:33:27 PM Thanks for your replies. I haven't had a chance to take him to another vet, but I am taking him tomorrow for a second opinion. He hasn't changed much, still cannot walk but he is eating again. Also I have noticed there is a lump on his leg, and today his leg has swollen up. Could this be caused by Ticks? Will let you know tomorrow... 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• dyan Posted : 6/10/2006 7:50:26 AM Gee, it probably could be...please let us know! 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• sandra_slayton Posted : 6/10/2006 2:02:03 PM Another vet is necessary.  The one you took him to doesn't sound like he is very interested in getting to the bottom of what is going on.  Sending good thoughts for your fur kid and let us know what you find out.  Things like this is so scarey for us dog lovers. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• pofi_pasquale Posted : 6/10/2006 6:57:16 PM You didn't say how old your dog is, because some of the initial symptoms could be signs of a stroke or a substantive decrease in blood pressure (back legs being further from the heart will become profoundly weakened).  But the swelling on the leg seems to indicate something localized, like a tick or other insect bite.  You didn't say (and your profile doesn't indicate) what area of the country you live in. Wondering if it could be a spider bite or snake.   I agree wholeheartedly with the other posters that you need to get your dog in to another vet quickly! 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Syl Rivers Posted : 6/12/2006 5:13:47 AM My boy is at the veterinarian right now having x-ray's and a blood test, his stomach is now all swollen too. The vet is going to phone me, it dosen't look good at all. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• forpaws Posted : 6/12/2006 7:02:52 AM Sending positive thoughts to the two of you. Let us know how your furkid is doing.   Hugs...... 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Syl Rivers Posted : 6/12/2006 11:30:44 AM Thanks for your kind thoughts. The blood tests were returned and there seems to be a liver problem, which can only (according to my vet) be concluded via an operation to cut a piece of liver away for analysis. There is no sticky substance in his blood (white blood cells?) and water is building up in his body, legs and stomach because the liver is not functioning properly. I cannot pay for an operation which is £600, he is being kept there overnight and is on a drip. The next few days are crucial, yours heartbroken, WL. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• forpaws Posted : 6/12/2006 11:43:24 AM Oh gosh, I am so sorry to hear the news. Isn't there anyway your vet could let you pay off the bill in installments?   My heart goes out to you and your furchild. You are in my thoughts and prayers.  Praying for a solution, comfort and no suffering for your baby.   Hugs, Angel 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jennie_c_d Posted : 6/12/2006 11:53:18 AM Dandelion tea is liver supportive, and will help relieve the swelling. One teaspoon of loose tea, per cup of water, per 80 pounds of dog, per day. What a lot of commas. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• dyan Posted : 6/12/2006 5:21:32 PM Oh my gosh, yes, maybe you can work something out with your vet! I pray he is okay. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Syl Rivers Posted : 6/15/2006 7:17:29 AM Things just went from bad to worse. All his organs are failing: heart, kidneys and liver. He's being kept alive artificially now. The vet still does not know the cause and I guess i'll never find out what it was, but I do not think it's fair to keep him alive in this way. I've decided that i'm going to let him go today. Thanks for all your kind thoughts and messages, they were very much appreciated. WL. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login