Sign of Stroke?

[Dax]

Today Dax is having an extremely hard time walking, keepin her balance and seems more tired than usual.

She has collapsed several times where she just falls down. She still wanted to go for our walk, so we took it real easy. She did swim a little but doesn't have enough balance to even shake the water off herself.

I think she may have had a stroke overnight. She seems quite frightened when she falls down and her heart races.

If it was a stroke and she doesn't have any repeats, the effects may be temporary. OR this could just well be the beginning of the end for my old girl.

Any one gone thru something similar?

[borzoimom]

Hottie had a stroke. The only signs we had was that he seemed confused, could not navagate and his eyes were like " elvis has left the building" look.. Lost motor control is a big sign of a stroke. Hottie was confused on his left side- no clue where his legs where going.. Paddling- ie paws going but going no where is another sign of a stroke..

[rutylr]

Tunie had a stroke and she had a hard time balancing.
It was not long after that I made the choice.She fell in her water bowl and I thought she might drowned.
She was almost 11 at the time.

[Cearbhaill]

Tap her face on top of either eye and see what response you get. Also a finger tickling each ear- if one side responds and the other does not it's a bad sign.

I would have her looked at asap. One of mine did exactly what you are describing, but did recover fully.

[alimel]

I thought Mel may have had a stroke back in October. He may have, he still has balancing issues. He falls in the house once in a while, but can usually get himself up again. Yesterday he needed my assistance and he is very heavy, his heart was racing and I spoke to him and kissed him to keep him calm as I helped him up. It is heartbreaking, but other than his stumbles, he is normal, alert, happy, playful and loving....I would really like to know what your vet says about this.

[AtomicSkies]

the pom i had growing up had a stroke and he started off with loss of vision and hearing and over the following hours lost the ability to even hold his head up...it made the decision to let him go very easy...but it was heart wrenching

harrisons family had a 17 i think year old yorkie and he was confused and seemed lost...he would spin in clockwise circles and was very unstable on his feet

i hope it is something else or that she can recover

[weezyNollie]

The most I know is worst case scenario after stroke -- completely paralyzed. Whatever it is, I'm sorry you are going through this. Hope she recovers.

[EmmaGirl]

What did the vet say? Hope she's doing better.

[golden&hovawart]

That is one of things that was considered with Titus but none of the bloodtests,x-rays,urinary tests showed anything unless you go the route of the MRI,EEG,etc and even that might not show,anything!.It is very hard to look at a dog paddling to get up and I do feel you for you!.If you ever feel like talking,you can PM me!.
CheckTitus is thread:
http://www.prodoggroomingsupplies.co...ad.php?t=47727

interesting article on stroke in dogs:
There are two types of strokes your dog might have. Both types involve a disruption in the flow of blood to the brain. An ischemic stroke occurs when the blood flow to the brain is disrupted due to a blocked artery. A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when the blood flow to the brain is disrupted due to actual bleeding in the brain, caused by a burst blood vessel.

Canine Stroke Symptoms

Dog stroke symptoms usually appear suddenly and are very different than stroke symptoms in humans. In humans, a drooping face and paralysis on one side of the body is common. This is not so with dogs. Symptoms vary based on the location of the stroke.
Canine stroke symptoms often include:
* tilting the head to the side
* walking in a circle
* turning the wrong way when called
* eating out of only one side of the food bowl
* loss of balance
* lethargy/acting tired
* loss of bladder and bowel control
* blindness
* sudden behavioral changes

Severe strokes have additional symptoms such as:
* heart arrhythmia
* collapse

If you notice symptoms of stroke in your dog, you should take him or her to the vet right away.
Diagnosing Canine Stroke Symptoms

To diagnose dog stroke symptoms, your veterinarian will do a complete physical exam and then run some tests. A CT (computed tomography) scan or an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) will allow the vet to view your dog’s brain and will be necessary in order to diagnose the stroke- it won’t show up on an x-ray.
Once it is determined that your dog has indeed suffered a stroke, your vet will begin to try to determine the cause of the stroke.
Causes of Canine Stroke

* high blood pressure
* heart disease
* diabetes
* kidney disease
* thyroid disease
* Cushing's Disease
* brain tumors

Your vet will do some tests, which may include blood tests, x-rays, ultra-sound tests, and a spinal tap, to look for the cause of the stroke. Head trauma can also cause a stroke. In about 50% of all cases, however, the cause of the stroke is not able to be determined.
Treating Canine Stroke Symptoms

Treatment for dog stroke symptoms focuses on treating the cause of the stroke, if the cause can be determined. This prevents further health problems and prevents future strokes. Corticosteriods are usually prescribed for brain swelling prevention and medications to prevent seizures (anticonvulsants).
The prognosis for your dog is based on the length of survival of the stroke. Dogs that survive for several days can have a good prognosis and recovery. Beyond the first days, survival depends on your veterinarian finding and treating the cause of the stroke.
Fortunately, studies show that dogs can quickly recover from strokes. Recovery may take only a few weeks. The extent of the recovery depends, however, on the degree of the damage to the brain. Some problems may be permanent, including changes in behavior.
If your dog has a stroke you might want to supplement your dog's diet with herbal supplements designed to support brain and nervous system function. Ingredients to look for include Passiflora incarnata (Passionflower) which helps the nervous system, Scuttelaria laterifolia (Skullcap), Hyoscyamus (30C), Belladonna (30C) and Cuprum mettalicum (30C). PetAlive EaseSure y is a natural canine remedy made for this purpose.
Sources

How to Treat Canine Stroke
Anderson, Deborah
www.vetspecialists.co.uk


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[rubyred]

Nope, have not been through it, but I am sorry you are experiencing this. I will keep this special baby in my thoughts and prayers, in hope of a positive diagnosis and full recovery.