concussion in a dog

About the best any of us can do is get a professional examination and diagnosis from a veterinarian. The symptoms sound like what can happen when a human has a concussion, memory loss, disorientation, maybe dizziness (not sure about the walking in circles ; ) ... I think a concussion is normally temporary but some are worse. I do recall reading/hearing about concern about multiple concussions in humans, especially children. Said another way, one usually isn't a big problem.

Circling can indicate a stroke, and since there was a head injury, it could mean there is bleeding somewhere in the brain or a bloodclot as a result of the injury that caused the concussion. Chances are, in a very young dog like this, as long as the problem is caught and managed there will be no serious permanent damage, but the circling at this stage of the game is definitely cause for concern. Please let us know what the vet says.

From what my friend said she hit her head on the street and then ran and hid.luckily someone saw where she went because she hid in a little cubby hole of a bldg. And on top of that she's having her period unless this is all from the fall. She used to be a very upbeat spunky little girl. Bow she doesn't look good she eats a little but she dont even want treats.

The DVM gave him a subQ anti-inflammatory and 1/2 of a Valium for his muscle rigidity. He released the dog to us with instructions to give 1/4 to 1/2 Valium every 12 hours. He seems dazed and in another world. He can't walk, stand or even lay properly. He has rigidity in his neck, but he can move his head and right side. He tries to right himself but can't yet so he can't go outside to potty. I know it is a brain injury/concussion.

We took Mio to a Pet ER and the doctor said he has a mild concussion probably from being hit by a car. He got out of the gate in our backyard, and since we didn't know he was gone for half an hour or so, we don't know where he went. I just know I found him behind our townhouses disoriented and a bloody mouth and eye. I had to pick him up and carry him since he wasn't running to me as usual. He was at the ER around 4 pm. and now it is 1:30 a.m.

A general guide for minimum daily fluid requirement in dogs is about 30ml/lb/day, or about 150ml/day for a 5 pound dog (1 cup is 236ml). This assumes that no pre-exisiting dehydration is present and that fluid losses are not excessive (ie. if diarrhea was occurring his fluid need would be more, since he would be losing fluids in the stool).

Sorry, but I think your vet is being a bit blase' about this injury asking you to wait a week while the dog gets worse. Were I in your position, I'd be getting a second opinion - fast. Please keep us posted on your yorkie's progress - you're all in my prayers!

I have a feeling I am going to be nursing him for awhile, His pupils dialate when I shine a light in his eyes there was never any blood or redness in the whites of the eyes so I am hoping he has a slight but it is more likely to be a moderate concussion. The bite was a snap from a much much more powerful dog but it was not an attack. She snapped when he tried to take a toy from her. A vet at those prices is out of the question.

my dog appears to have been hit by a car.. I for s her on the side of the when I went searching for her. I did not see her collar or chain and it wasn't at the dog house either. She wasn't busted up. It appeared to be there black marks on one side...maybe Tire marks..but if so for the print to be like that seems like she would be crushed. She has bleeding on right eye..nose..and spot of blood on her ear.

I am a concussion survivor. Could you get a concussion if your head stops suddenly from a fast movement? Yesterday I was in a hurry and running and pushed the door in front of me. It stopped abruptly which caused my body to stop too. Could this cause a concussion? I'm scared because I am recovering from a concussion already. Does it make me more prone to brain injury? Please, help me!

does a hit in the head followed by nausea, vertigo headache and diarrhea after 24 hours need to be examined and how serious it can be?

So he started IV fluids, sedation and pain medication, antibiotics, and steroids for the concussion. I believe he said that he did put a nasal catheter in for oxygen treatment as well. He said that his condition was guarded. I know that there is no way that anyone can give me assurance that is concrete but any would surely be wonderful. I will not hear anything until tomorrow by 10 a.m. . Does anyone have any experience in this area? Any encouragement is very much appreciated.

It is abundantly clear that in some cases concussions may result in seizures. That is not a "theory". It is a medical fact. It doesn't require "discussion". But not all concussions result in a seizure. There can be varying degrees of damage depending on the severity off the blow, where the impact takes place, and from resultant swelling, and if there is a delay in seeking medical attention. A "concussion" is not a "concussion".

I hit my head really hard (fell backwards), had a concussion, and have compression fractures on my spine. I am being treated by doctors, but I have really bad flashing light in my eyes. I was told that I needed to rest and this would subside, but it only seems to be getting worse. Do I need to call the doctor again or will this stop?

This sentence in your question is one that really resonates with me: "It is as if this head trauma has decreased coping mechanisms that I have managed to develop over the years." I was in a motorcycle accident in 2017 and suffered a concussion. I also have post-concussion syndrome, it has gotten better, but it has never gone away.

I am 54 years old, Sand I suffered a concussion a about 2 weeks ago. I tripped over a high curb,with a 2 year old in my arms.I automatically pushed her to the side and I took the bang to the head. Of course my concern was the little girl. I checked her over. And she seemed fine. Except she cried for awhile. The whole thing is a blur it happens so fast. Later in the day I was sitting on the couch. And my 10 yr old grandson said look at me Meemaw and look to your right.

I have a teenager who got a concussion while snowboarding, He lost significant memory at the time. The Catscan was normal. This morning I also noticed his hands shaking slightly. The doctor told me he would have symptoms for a week or two, are the shakey hands a sign of something more severe, we have a follow up appointment on Monday.

It sounds like it could be a concussion - he will slowly heal if he does not see a doctor. I got hit in the head with a softball a few years ago and was very dizzy, nauseous, and had a headache. I did not go to the doctor.... found out 2 months later (after the feeling was starting to come back and I got black eyes) that I did indeed have a mild concussion and had to go for a CT Scan for possible nerve damage. I still do not have a lot of feeling in the spot that I got hit.

s the first time in all these years that the symptoms have been mild and stay that way for about a 2-3month stretch. Even when they come back they leave in a week or two. I am permanently using a cane and walker as my right side still collapses and causes me to fall. I can deal with that. I was even able to go to CA to visit my daughter (with cane & walker) and it's the first time in 6 years that I felt well enough to fly.

This article you can copy and paste has a lot of info related to concussions. We looked for the signs after my son took a big head splitter in a soccer game and was put under concussion watch. https://my.clevelandclinic.

The attending Physician said I checked out neurologically and did not order a CT scan of my brain. A concussion was her diagnosis. Since the fall I have had the following symptoms: 1. Whiplash as my sternocleidomastoid muscles in the front of my neck have seized up and are extremely sore. Especially bad in the morning upon waking until I get going through my day. 2. Extremely irritable as the smallest of things seem to enrage me. Not emblematic of my normal behavior..3.

I understand they say we are born with it but I had a lifetime of head injuries (guessing it is the clutz in me) but anyway, my last concussion made my problems get so much worse!! Without a doubt it was my last concussion that caused my Chiari to NEED help! Then it was just five years of trying to figure out my problem. My headaches were terrible but worse than the migraines were the chiari cough headaches! Getting a dr.

I got a concussion about 3 months ago at a cheer competition when a girl fell and elbowed me in the face. I didn’t get knocked unconscious but I blacked out for 3 or 4 seconds. Immediately after my performance I went to the athletic trainer who performed an assessment and asked what my symptoms were. Immediately I had a headache, I saw halos around lights, and I felt like I was in a dream state.

It was durring a car wreck that I hit my head while rolling the car. I had a concussion then. It has been over 7 years since then. I ride my bike with my dog and he stopped so I fell. However, when I saw him stop I blacked out and woke up on the ground (street) beside my bike. I did not hit my head though. What causes this? After I walked back to my house with everything I got really dissy and threw up once. That was 3 hours ago, and I'm still dissy. What should I do?

I got hit in the head today with a soccer ball really hard, Ive been dizzy and have had a head ache all day, I couldn't see nor did i know where I was for a few seconds.. Couple of my friends said i could have had a concussion, If so, what should I do? I'm 17 and this is the first time this has happened to me :( If not what could have happened??

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