My dog came from outside about 2 hours ago and she could barely walk. Now she cannot move at all she can mover only her head a bit and her eyes? What do I do? She was twitching. Her legs are stiff. We are on the way to the vet. but we will not be there for 3 1/2 hours. He is the closest vet. Please help.
2006-11-04 06:41:15 · 13 answers · asked by baleigh714 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She is now moving but her legs seem very stiff and it seems like she cant feel her legs.
2006-11-04 06:44:59 · update #1
Everyone had alot of questions so I will try to answer them all after i tell you how it went.
My dog stayed that way for like an hour and i left her alone for about fifteen minutes and I took her out to check heragain and she seemed perfectly fine! Her legs were still a bit still but, that cleared up about 2 hours later. The vet had no idea what was wrong!! We are going to our vet tomorrow morningat 9 when it opens.
We do have an emergency vet. We called and the recording said they would call back in 15 min. They still havent called 2 days later!!!
She is a chihuahua.
I was using my laptop in the car.
I think i got all the questions!
And she is walking around now like nothing happened! Thanks everyone!!
2006-11-06 11:38:23 · update #2
It sounds like she either had a stroke, or has gotten into poison..or a poisonous snake bite......God speed!
Hopefull you won't need this, but here it is>>>
The ABCs of CPR...All dog owners should know.
In both humans and animals, you must follow the ABCs: airway, breathing and circulation, in that order. If you suspect your pet is in distress, immediately look at his posture. Note the presence of blood, vomit or feces; his breathing pattern and other bodily sounds; and any materials, such as possible poisons, around him.
It is vital to know for sure that your pet isn’t breathing or doesn’t have a pulse before beginning CPR; it is dangerous to apply CPR to an animal (or a person, for that matter) if he is breathing normally and has a pulse.
Look for the chest rising and falling or place a mirror in front of his nose and watch for condensation. When checking for a pulse, remember that animals do not have a distinct carotid (neck) pulse. To determine if the heart is still beating, place your hand on the left side of the chest.
Airway
If your pet has stopped breathing, check to see if the throat and mouth are clear of foreign objects. Be careful about placing your fingers inside the mouth. An unresponsive dog may bite on instinct. If the airway is blocked, do the following:
# Lay your pet down on his side.
# Gently tilt the head slightly back to extend the neck and head, but be very careful: Do not overextend the neck in cases of neck trauma.
# Pull the tongue out of your pet’s mouth.
# Carefully use your fingers to sweep for any foreign material or vomit from the mouth. Unlike CPR for humans, you can reach into the airway to remove foreign objects.
# If necessary, perform the Heimlich maneuver.
Breathing
If your dog is breathing, allow him to assume the position most comfortable for him. If he isn’t breathing, make sure the airway is open, and begin rescue breathing. Again, remember that even an unresponsive dog may bite on instinct.
# Make sure the neck is straight without overextending.
# For medium to large dogs, you will be performing mouth-to-nose breathing. Close the mouth and lips by placing your hand around the lips and holding the muzzle closed.
# Place your mouth over the dog’s nose. For dogs under 30 pounds, cover the mouth and lips with your mouth. Your mouth will form a seal.
# Exhale forcefully. Give four or five breaths quickly.
# Check to see if breathing has resumed normally. If breathing hasn’t begun or is shallow, begin rescue breathing again.
# For dogs over 30 pounds, give 20 breaths per minute.
# For dogs less than 30 pounds, give 20 to 30 breathes per minute.
Now check for a heartbeat. If no heartbeat is detected, begin cardiac compressions with rescue breathing.
2006-11-04 06:45:20 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She probably got bit by something or was poisoned. If you live 3 1/2 hours from a vet, I assume you live in a very remote area. You are doing what is best for your dog by taking her to the vet as this is a condition that can't be fixed over the internet.
2006-11-04 14:44:57 · answer #2 · answered by TheresaE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what kind of dag you have, but some breeds are prone to slipping a disc in the back... Corgi's are one and Dashchunds are another. We have a Dashchund and had that happen to him. This occurs in these breeds due to the longer body in comaparison to their height.
If your dog is of the "weiner dog" shape, it could be this and he will need to see the vet. Sometimes it's a temporary paralysis, but in some cases, it can be permenant. Depends on the dog. Ours had the temporary kind and with some anti-inflamatory meds and a little pain meds, he was okay in 3 or 4 days.
Either way, hopefully your vet will have a proper diagnosis and options to control the pain from what's happening.
2006-11-04 14:52:06 · answer #3 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find an emergency vet. If you do not have an emergency vet near you (this would be exceedingly rare), then have your vet paged. If the clinic is open but without a vet, bring her in so that she can be monitored until the vet arrives.
Good luck and I hope that it's something cureable.
2006-11-04 14:44:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where do you live that the vet is 3 1/2 hr away?? Check to see if she is covered in ticks, the big swollen kind? If she is it is tick paralysis. She will need a blood transfusion. I hope she will be okay.
2006-11-04 14:45:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds serious and you are doing the right thing by taking her to the vet. Just keep her warm as best you can. I don't have any ideas what could have happened to her...perhaps she was hit by a car ? I hope she is ok.
2006-11-04 14:43:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How are you sending this if you are on the way to the vet? I would find another vet and FAST. Sounds like poisoning or a stroke.
2006-11-04 21:53:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a stroke or a seizure. Either way just get to the vet asap!
2006-11-04 14:43:18 · answer #8 · answered by gitana_diosa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he might have gotten hit by a car. the only thing you can do it go the vets. call them and ask them, they could tell you what to do while you drive there
2006-11-04 14:45:41 · answer #9 · answered by kmcglidden 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happened to our wire haired fox terrier - he had kidney failure and he died. Get your dog to the vet immediately. Good luck.
2006-11-04 14:45:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋