My chihuahua hit its head really hard and its swollen and wont let me near it without trying to bite me...Can this be serious?...should i take her to the emergency vet?
2007-08-06 19:15:35 · 16 answers · asked by Lisa 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
yes if shes in pain,a chihuahua is a small breed of dog,and by hitting its head you cant see what damage is inside the brain,there could be internal bleeding a blood clot,and if not treated will lead to the dogs death,take your dog as soon as possible to a vet
2007-08-06 19:26:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did a peanut fall on it? Is it just a lump where he hit it or is his whole head swollen? If its just a lump and your dog isnt drowsy or vomiting, i would try and stick a cold pad on to relieve the swelling. But if the dog is acting out of the ordinary i would see a vet. They will charge you an arm and a leg though. You could try phoning for advice instead.
2007-08-07 01:28:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To the Vet. Chihuahua's have soft heads.
2007-08-06 19:50:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be a set back result of Hydrocephalus
according to my vet it is in chihuahuas anyway,
i have a J r and he was born with this condition but was kicked by a horse while at his previous owners home, when he was given back to us and i took him to the vets he had blood tests and Brain scan(which showed fluid present) the vet told me the horse kick would have emphasised the condition, so get him/her checked out as you could save more damage being done
2007-08-08 21:23:29 · answer #4 · answered by carolinehancock2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES YES YES YEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS!!
How many times do you need to be told take the poor thing to the vet!!!!
By the way I'm sure you know you should take it to the vet and if you don't you are breaking the the law if your pet is in need of a vet and you do nothing it's breaking the law!
2007-08-06 21:01:21 · answer #5 · answered by kiriash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone hit you or someone you loved on the head hard, would you go to the doctor or wait and see if you would die? Take it to the vet NOW!!
2007-08-06 19:31:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Head injuries can be fatal. Throw a blanket over him so you dont get bit, but get him to an emergency vet.
2007-08-06 19:18:40 · answer #7 · answered by Kitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,Chihuahuas in particular have delicate skullls,and are prone to brain swelling.Get that dog to a vet and fast,before it starts to have seizures!
2007-08-06 19:20:30 · answer #8 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes this could be very serious. Take her to the emergency now if you can. I hope all goes well. Take care
2007-08-06 19:19:51 · answer #9 · answered by drkstar_05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any Brachycephalic dog can suffer from an excess of cranial fluids following trauma
2007-08-06 19:24:01 · answer #10 · answered by Collie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋