I am adopting a dog from the humane society?They Informed me that the dog has neurological problems? or Ear?

Question

The Humane Society people were very up front with me. However they couldn't really tell me what was wrong with the dog? They said he has neurological problems? or it could be an inner ear problem basically what does this mean? I am not sure if they just wanted me to know that after I adopt him duh he has to go a vet? Or maybe he would just be a dog with special needs could someone just give me some insights I really just want to give this poor bulldog a nice home he has had a hard life

Answer 1

God bless you. Helping needy animals

Answer 2

What they are saying is that the dog will potentially be costly with vet visits. They do not have a full diagnosis maybe due to expense/availability of the testing. The humane society relies heavily on volunteer staffing, including the veterinary staff. Inner ear problems and neurological problems show similar symptoms...loss of balance, disorientation, etc. They just want you to be aware that the dog should go to a vet soon, and the result could be more than a person can handle financially or emotionally.

Answer 3

Do you have the bulldog at home yet? If not, ask the people at the Humane society to see his file which they need to let you do. How old is the bulldog, find out if they needed to rescue it from an abusive family and if so what did the family do it to. If it is a problem with the dog's ears then you might need to put drops in his ears to help clean them out. There have been cases where animals that the Humane Society rescued that would not let people of the same sex as thier abusers near them.

Answer 4

This could mean almost anything. You should have pushed them more for a diagnosis. They know something they are not telling you. You have no idea where he came from or what has been done to him physically or mentally.

How very sad for you and the dog. You have no idea what you are getting into, financially, it could eat you up. And it will, for sure, break your heart.

I know exactly what you mean and what you are attempting to do. But it could leave you broke on top of the things the dog might do. He could attack someone and seriously hurt them. It will be one thing after another. One problem after another. It will go on and on until you are forced to send the poor Bull dog back to heaven.

I have been there more than once and I will never adopt another dog or cat from the humane society or a rescue aid. I know you can get a bad deal from a pure bred too but the changes are very slim that a breeder is going to cheat you. You have to do your homework, but it is the only way to secure a good animal.

I feel bad for you and your friend. Really, I wish you a lot of luck with him/her. If you haven't brought him/her home yet, please give it some more thought. OR go back and demand to know more about the dog. They are not going to tell you the truth anyway...........................

Answer 5

Is it some sort of balance problem? That could be from the inner ear or a neurological problem, like a stroke. We had a spaniel that had a stroke and then was so dizzy that he would move his head in a circle. We gave him fish oil every day and he did improve over the years. He had the stroke when he was five and just passed on last year at 16. He had seizures for a few years after the stroke, but none later on.

Try to find out all you can about the symptoms, so you can talk to the vet about it.

Answer 6

How old is the dog? sometimes inner ear issues can cause head tilt, but others include neurologic, toxin, or infectious. it can get expensive working something like this up. Any chance the shelter already took him to a vet, or if they would? Sometimes antibiotics and time is the cure... other times its not and bloodowrk needs to be done, neurological consult etc. I would see if they can take him to the vet first, and then u know more before you adopt.

Answer 7

Either or will provide you with the satisfaction that you helped an animal in need of a home, if you choose to adopt. Check with both. You don't want to adopt one from the pound only for the reason you specified unless it is the right pet for you. Last thing you want is to make a hasty decision and end up having to give the pet you just adopted back up for adoption. Make an educated decision and check both options. It is very unfortunate that pets are euthanized faster in pounds than they are in a humane society, but that is due to the fact that there are so many out there needing homes, and not enough room for them in shelters. Good luck and I hope you find the perfect new addition to your family!

Answer 8

He might hold his head in an odd way. They can do that with neurological problems or ear problems. I don't really know much about things like that. Does he act like he is alert?

I have a 14 year old dog that has seizures. At first, it was scary but now it's just like nothing much is happening when he has one. I just got used to it. I even thought about putting him to sleep when it first happened. Glad I didn't.

If the dog acts friendly and alert, I would adopt him. I am always for the underdog.

Answer 9

Good luck! I hope it's an easy health problem. You might scan the internet for a bulldog rescue group. They can give you some insight on the care of a dog with special needs.

Answer 10

Take the dog to the vet and let him tell you about the dog's problems. Getting the dog out of the Humane Society will instill a sense of loyalty in the dog towards you that will last his whole life. I did it three times.

Answer 11

an inner ear problem could mean things with balance etc.
they may not be sure if it's neurological or an ear problem. if you can, get another vet to check him out before you adopt. they should have no problems with that. but you will have to foot the bill for the evaluation.
if you really care, and you seem to...i would have him checked. and regardless of his impairments, if you can afford it, DO IT!!! ADOPT HIM.
he deserves a good life too!!!!!