Last night, my miniature dachshund fell/jumped (not sure which) out of a truck going down a highway. We immediately rushed him to the vet... he didn't have any major external injuries, just some scrapes. No broken bones or anything, but he suffered a concussion and his pupils were pin-point dilated. Two hours after the vet first saw him, he checked up on him again and he seemed to be moving a little better, but his eyes were the same. This morning, again he was moving better, walked in a straight line, but his eyes were the same STILL and the vet said the only thing that worried him now was his vision. Please, educated opinions only... do you think his vision is only affected temporarily, or will he be blind? Does the fact that his eyes haven't changed seem really bad or could that just be because the brain swelling hasn't completely gone down?
PLEASE no rude comments about us being "careless" or whatever you may think. This was a complete accident.
2007-07-15 16:18:24 · 9 answers · asked by Valerie 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
He wasn't in the BACK of the truck. It was in the front the window was cracked and he's so small he still managed to get out. There was only the driver in there and he couldn't reach him in time. AGAIN, NO RUDE ANSWERS PLEASE! I HAVE GONE THROUGH ENOUGH TEARS WITHOUT NEEDING A GUILT TRIP!
2007-07-15 16:26:45 · update #1
I do not believe his vision will be permanently effected. But your vet can give you the best advice about this.
I hope the poor little guy recovers totally. Good luck.
2007-07-15 16:28:57 · answer #1 · answered by luvrats 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Must have been a fairly hard blow unless a smaller breed. If this just happened apply a cold pack to area as dog will allow, reduce swelling around eye area. Watch for excess tearing or discharge from eye. Obviously some broken blood vessels. She needs to be in dimly lit area as to not agravate the eye. Keep her calm. Check for swelling of eye and area, puffy feeling around the eye. Ice pack or cold clothes. Understand about finding vet on weekend. Some do have a emergency # for after hours and emergencies. Our rescue is in a rural area. We have to deal with a lot of emergencies on our own but have been doing this a long time. Most eye ointments used for dogs will have Neosporin or Bacitracin in them. Check first aid kit. Use only a tiny bit in corner of eye. Keep a close eye on her and for any changes in behaviour or the eye itself. Try calling the vet and see if anyone is on call for advice. She should be seen Monday for sure. Blood can collect behind the eye and cause severe damage.
2016-03-15 04:43:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pin-point pupils in humans are a common side-effect of opiate pain killers (morphine, etc). I don't know if dogs are given similar drugs.
2007-07-15 17:08:24 · answer #3 · answered by lkl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only person who can answer your question is a vet. No one can possibly know what's really going on over the internet. It is possible that he will recover from the concussion but you need to keep him as quiet as possible and give him time to heal.
2007-07-15 16:44:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like neurological problems. Keep an eye on him, and let the vet know of any changes as soon as you notice any. For the next couple of days try to sleep lightly so you can monitor him through the night also. I am sorry this has happened to him. I hope he gets better.
2007-07-15 18:01:39 · answer #5 · answered by Kim C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd get another opinion there might still be swelling on the brain get the vet to do more xrays on the dogs brain
to whoever put the answer about the dog being on the back of the truck it might have jumped out the window of the truck this person didnt say it jumped out of the back of a truck just out of the truck so it might have been out the truck window
2007-07-15 16:31:31 · answer #6 · answered by sassy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
think is putting a dog in the back of a truck is careless no matter how you want to look at it. a bed of a truck is not a place for the dog, and now you are paying dearly for it.
your vet is the best person to ask and he probably does have some ongoing brain problems that are going to always effect they dog and probably if it is this bad going to also effect his temperment.
2007-07-15 16:23:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Your vet can answer that. My guess is it could be temporary or it could be permanent. Unfortunately you will probably just have to wait and see.
And, in the future, please invest in a car seat or seatbelt designed for dogs. My dogs dont even ride in my car around the block without their harnesses on and buckled in.
2007-07-15 16:31:04 · answer #8 · answered by Annie 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
only your vet can give you the best answer when it comes to a medical thing as serious as this, good luck.
2007-07-15 16:22:41 · answer #9 · answered by shari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋