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Doxie pup with head sway and stumbling
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04-14-2018, 11:11 AM,
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Doxie pup with head sway and stumbling
2 year old male doxie pup
Head sway and stumbling on all legs 3 vet visits and no diagnosis Being treated for ear infection and was since given anti inflammatory Baseline blood work normal Diet and everything else is fine He did hit his head hard day before episode He tries to play ( and even tries to hump his sister! ) We are at wits end It’s been 5 days The scan we probably need is $2400 Please help Thanks |
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04-14-2018, 12:58 PM,
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RE: Doxie pup with head sway and stumbling
So sorry your dog is going through this. It sounds very coincidental that the head swaying and loss of balance came at the same time. Are the pupils dilated at all? If you use a flashlight and shine in his eyes will they constrict at all? Was an x-ray of the skull done? That may be a good starting point. It sounds as if the nerve that controls balance has been somewhat injured. If that's a case, your dog may need a dexamethasone injection and oral prednisone. This would be important to prevent things from getting worse and preventing permanent damage. Other conditions that may need to be checked out for that come to mind is atypical addison disease, intervertebral disc disease (which is very common in doxies) and vestibular/neurological syndromes.
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04-14-2018, 01:08 PM,
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RE: Doxie pup with head sway and stumbling
Thank you so very much Daisy
Your post gives me some hope It’s been a terrible week His pupils will dilate No X-rays yet We are on our way back to the vet clinic in about 30 minutes I am going to ask specifically about the steroid treatment Thanks again... |
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04-15-2018, 05:18 PM,
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RE: Doxie pup with head sway and stumbling
Vet prescribed prednisone
Started it today Hoping and praying it helps because his symptoms are gradually getting worse Vet basically ruled out IVDD and Addison’s Hasn’t ruled out Meningitis, brain tumor , stroke or brain trauma |
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04-20-2018, 12:22 PM,
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RE: Doxie pup with head sway and stumbling
Update
Prednisone didn’t help Puppy had CT scan and spinal tap on Tuesday and all was normal Vet said most likely a cerebellum injury from head hit Fortunately the pup has showed signs of progress last three days. Prayers answered! Steadier on his feet and head sway is not as pronounced Definitely not out of the woods yet but symptoms are definitely trending in right direction Saw 5 different vets from two clinics and spent almost $3k and still no definitive diagnosis Here is a warning to all small dog owners..... If ur dog is small enough to run under the foot rest of a recliner, try and block access Our pup hit metal bar under recliner at full speed ☹️ Thanks all... |
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04-20-2018, 05:38 PM,
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RE: Doxie pup with head sway and stumbling
Good to hear your pup is doing better! Thanks for the update. It is so true, small dogs can get easily hurt. If there is head injury, it looks like fluids, head and neck elevation and mannitol are usually treatment of choice. Of course, a veterinary neurologist is the best option. Here are best wishes that your pup continues to improve.
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