Signs Of A Stroke In A Dog. Lets take a look at what a stroke actually is what causes them the signs of stroke in dogs and the treatments available. What are signs of a stroke in dogs. Review the signs of a stroke and keep an eye on a dog you suspect is having a stroke. When these symptoms begin it might seem like a simple episode of upset stomach.
As the stroke intensifies your pet may have heart arrhythmia or an inability to breathe. The severity of the signs will depend upon the region of the brain where the abnormality occurred and how long the brain was deprived of the vital oxygen and blood supply. Falling down Going in the wrong direction when called Head tilts to one side Lethargy Loss of bladder and bowel control Only eats from one side of a food bowl Seizures Trouble balancing Vision loss. What a Stroke Looks Like in a Dog Signs of strokes in animals can be similar to those in people though animals obviously do not suffer from slurred speech or loss of memory and symptoms vary depending on the location in the brain where the stroke occurred Dr. Review the signs of a stroke and keep an eye on a dog you suspect is having a stroke. Severe headache with no known cause.
There may be a neurological weakness of the limbs.
Staggering to one side potentially falling over. More common signs include. Howling or meowing in pain. A stroke is a disruption of the blood supply to the brain. Abnormal eye movements side to side or rotary nystagmus Abnormal eye positioning strabismus Loss of consciousness. A dog that has had a stroke may faint lose consciousness or become unresponsive.