he has a serious limp in his left front leg he appears to be bemused . he has been xrayed and seen by several vets but nothing diagnosed
2007-02-23 01:13:47 · 18 answers · asked by brookclose2000 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It is a rare occurence but it can happen. Here are some signs that would tell you if he did indeed have a stroke. If he is showing any of the signs, take him to your vet asap and let them know. To diagnose a Stroke the vet will order a MRI or CT scan.
Head tilt.
Turning the wrong way when called.
Eating out of one side of food dish.
Blindness.
Loss of balance.
Lethargy.
Loss of bladder and bowel control.
Abrupt change in behavior
2007-02-23 01:23:15 · answer #1 · answered by bluemysti 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My old dog had a stroke. and it was very noticeable. She tilted her head to one side, walked as if drunk for 24-48 hrs and lost the ability, at the time, to hold her bladder. If any of these things happen then I would say that the dog has had a stroke. With just a limp it would seem maybe something more mechanical.
2007-02-23 03:14:34 · answer #2 · answered by Jackie T 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can.The vet should be able to tell straight away whether he has had a stroke or not. I dont think limping is a sign. I was holding my dogs head off our tiled floor whilst she had her stroke, after she was very quiet and couldnt open one of her eyes, i took her to the vet the next day and the stroke was confirmed.
2007-02-23 01:25:44 · answer #3 · answered by rose 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can, even hamsters can. My sisters dog suddenly had problems with her back legs and diagnosed with a stroke. Unfortunately had to be put down. Hope your dogs fate is different and good luck with the absolutely ridiculous vet fees lol
2007-02-23 05:30:24 · answer #4 · answered by Vicky S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes 1 of my Bearded Collies died of a stroke 2 years ago.
2007-02-23 16:00:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes dogs can have strokes, but if hes only limping it do not sound like a stroke, be more concerned with injury or even joint or bone disease, if the limp continues get another vet ASAP!!!!
2007-02-23 01:19:18 · answer #6 · answered by kanniece 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the others have said, yes they can. Animals can also have fits.
If you're sure that it's not just a "normal" injury to the leg, then maybe you should consider asking the vet about that.
Just a thought
2007-02-23 01:21:39 · answer #7 · answered by www.shutup.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They can also have diabtese, high blood pressure and several other ailments. My suggestion is to find a good vet.
2007-02-23 01:21:18 · answer #8 · answered by Aunt Murry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why yes they can. Its not to be confused with "hest stroke" though. Check out the link below for more info.
2007-02-23 03:35:42 · answer #9 · answered by Jessica♥sRRidgebacks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any animal can have a stroke!!! So yes a dog can have a stroke!!!
2007-02-23 01:30:59 · answer #10 · answered by littlered579 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋