I think my dog had a stroke; UPDATE 2nd stroke - not recoverable this time

twoplustwo · 09-16-2018, 06:04 PM

While we were gone my 14.5 year old dog changed.

She hasn't eaten AND she tilts to the right. She falls down randomly. Is just super off.

Going to take her to the vet tomorrow. She is able to go on walks but veers off til leash pull (to the right) and sometimes she collapses (but can get back up).

When she comes in from outside she walks through the kitchen kinda of sideways (to the right) then instead of straight thru the dining room to her blanket, she veers right and follows the wall around the whole room to get to where she wants to go.

She is happy and her tails wags on the walk even though she is goofy looking and doesn't appear upset, but she is definitely not right.

Could it be a stroke? My poor puppy.

eta: final update post 28.

FlyingBlueKiwi · 09-16-2018, 06:46 PM

Sounds like it. : hug

Aerynne · 09-16-2018, 09:49 PM

I would say that sounds more like vestibular disease. It is a kind of dog vertigo. If so it should gradually improve over days and weeks. Worth a trip to the vet to rule out worse things, though.

tempus vernum · 09-16-2018, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Aerynne

I would say that sounds more like vestibular disease. It is a kind of dog vertigo. If so it should gradually improve over days and weeks. Worth a trip to the vet to rule out worse things, though.

When our dog had several strokes we at first hoped it was this but he got progressively worse. I would take her to the vet to determine whether it’s a stroke or vestibular disease aka old dog disease. Basically they are off balance and experiencing from mildo extreme vertigo The not eating can be because the vertigo is making her nauseous. She should start getting better but I’d still have her veg check her out.

twoplustwo · 09-17-2018, 07:45 AM

She is walking better but still not eating much and no dog food just a treat and some people food beef. We have an appt at 5:15 today. Should I let my 12 year old come with? She will want to and I feel she is plenty old enough. Can't think of why not but sometimes I dont think of everything.

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FlyingBlueKiwi · 09-17-2018, 09:16 AM

I would give her the option, unless you feel she would be too traumatized. Do you expect you will have to euthanize at the appointment?

twoplustwo · 09-17-2018, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyingBlueKiwi

I would give her the option, unless you feel she would be too traumatized. Do you expect you will have to euthanize at the appointment?

Oh i hope not....I wouldn't be ready for that.

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Sparrow · 09-17-2018, 06:24 PM

How are things?

Maedchen · 09-17-2018, 07:14 PM

I hope the appointment went well.

sweetpeasmommy · 09-18-2018, 04:38 PM

My 22 yo cat who passed away earlier this year had several strokes the last few years of her life. For her, she was always back to normal the next day or within hours. I’ve read about it a bit when it happened, and it is not unusual at all in older pets. It does seem to be a good sign that she is happy and had not gotten any worse. I will be praying for your pup.

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sweetpeasmommy · 11-13-2018, 12:45 PM

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Sparrow · 11-13-2018, 01:50 PM

I am so sorry

FlyingBlueKiwi · 11-14-2018, 05:50 AM

I'm so sorry.

09-16-2018, 06:04 PM	#1
twoplustwo Moderator Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 6,531	I think my dog had a stroke; UPDATE 2nd stroke - not recoverable this time While we were gone my 14.5 year old dog changed. She hasn't eaten AND she tilts to the right. She falls down randomly. Is just super off. Going to take her to the vet tomorrow. She is able to go on walks but veers off til leash pull (to the right) and sometimes she collapses (but can get back up). When she comes in from outside she walks through the kitchen kinda of sideways (to the right) then instead of straight thru the dining room to her blanket, she veers right and follows the wall around the whole room to get to where she wants to go. She is happy and her tails wags on the walk even though she is goofy looking and doesn't appear upset, but she is definitely not right. Could it be a stroke? My poor puppy. eta: final update post 28. __________________ ESFJ DYT 3/2, Enneagram 9w8 married to My Guy (2003) mom to: Cherished (dd, 12/2005) Warrior (ds, 07/2007) saved & baptized (2004) Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:16 Last edited by twoplustwo; 11-13-2018 at 04:46 AM.

09-16-2018, 06:46 PM	#2
FlyingBlueKiwi Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,504	Re: I think my dog had a stroke Sounds like it. : hug __________________ Wife to my wonderful Beloved (2002) / Mom to The Mathematician - making progress living with ASD, ADHD/SPD/anxiety and depression (2004) and precious Taylor taken from us too soon (2009). Go Team Lioness!!!

09-16-2018, 09:49 PM	#3
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,358	Re: I think my dog had a stroke I would say that sounds more like vestibular disease. It is a kind of dog vertigo. If so it should gradually improve over days and weeks. Worth a trip to the vet to rule out worse things, though. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

09-17-2018, 07:45 AM	#5
twoplustwo Moderator Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 6,531	Re: I think my dog had a stroke She is walking better but still not eating much and no dog food just a treat and some people food beef. We have an appt at 5:15 today. Should I let my 12 year old come with? She will want to and I feel she is plenty old enough. Can't think of why not but sometimes I dont think of everything. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk __________________ ESFJ DYT 3/2, Enneagram 9w8 married to My Guy (2003) mom to: Cherished (dd, 12/2005) Warrior (ds, 07/2007) saved & baptized (2004) Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:16

09-17-2018, 09:16 AM	#6
FlyingBlueKiwi Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,504	Re: I think my dog had a stroke I would give her the option, unless you feel she would be too traumatized. Do you expect you will have to euthanize at the appointment? __________________ Wife to my wonderful Beloved (2002) / Mom to The Mathematician - making progress living with ASD, ADHD/SPD/anxiety and depression (2004) and precious Taylor taken from us too soon (2009). Go Team Lioness!!!

09-17-2018, 06:24 PM	#8
Sparrow Rose Garden Immerse your soul in love. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 17,609	Re: I think my dog had a stroke How are things? __________________ Manda Mama to: Bear 16.75 Funny and Tender. Larger than life. ENFP Max 14 Affectionate and Spirited. Artist Chickadee 8! She's Sunshine and Song. Born in the caul We have a fur baby. A cat called Charlie

09-17-2018, 07:14 PM	#9
Maedchen Rose Trellis Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 2,482	Re: I think my dog had a stroke I hope the appointment went well.

09-18-2018, 04:38 PM	#10
sweetpeasmommy Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 30,329	Re: I think my dog had a stroke My 22 yo cat who passed away earlier this year had several strokes the last few years of her life. For her, she was always back to normal the next day or within hours. I’ve read about it a bit when it happened, and it is not unusual at all in older pets. It does seem to be a good sign that she is happy and had not gotten any worse. I will be praying for your pup. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Amy eNFp Wife to ISTJ DH 1997 Mom to one Sweet Boy 10/2004

11-13-2018, 12:45 PM	#11
sweetpeasmommy Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 30,329	Re: I think my dog had a stroke; UPDATE 2nd stroke - not recoverable this time Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Amy eNFp Wife to ISTJ DH 1997 Mom to one Sweet Boy 10/2004

11-13-2018, 01:50 PM	#12
Sparrow Rose Garden Immerse your soul in love. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 17,609	Re: I think my dog had a stroke; UPDATE 2nd stroke - not recoverable this time I am so sorry __________________ Manda Mama to: Bear 16.75 Funny and Tender. Larger than life. ENFP Max 14 Affectionate and Spirited. Artist Chickadee 8! She's Sunshine and Song. Born in the caul We have a fur baby. A cat called Charlie

11-14-2018, 05:50 AM	#13
FlyingBlueKiwi Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,504	Re: I think my dog had a stroke; UPDATE 2nd stroke - not recoverable this time I'm so sorry. __________________ Wife to my wonderful Beloved (2002) / Mom to The Mathematician - making progress living with ASD, ADHD/SPD/anxiety and depression (2004) and precious Taylor taken from us too soon (2009). Go Team Lioness!!!

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