| It may come as a shock to you to find out that | | | | faster than humans. Once your dog has had a |
| your dog has suffered from a stroke. Unlike | | | | stroke, there is not a lot that your vet can do for |
| humans, when a dog has a stroke, he often won't | | | | him. In most cases, there is no magical cure, or |
| become paralyzed or display any of the human | | | | special pill, all your vet will do is confirm that it |
| signs of stroke. In fact, with the right care and | | | | was a stroke, and rule out the dangerous |
| attention, chances are he will bounce right back | | | | diseases that may be causing your dog to suffer |
| within a short period after suffering from a | | | | from the strokes. |
| stroke, especially if he has a little help. | | | | However, there are some things that you, the |
| How To Tell Your Dog Has Had A Stroke? | | | | owner of your dog, can do to help with his |
| Often, there are a few signs that will tell you that | | | | recovery. Because you share a close owner-pet |
| your dog is suffering from a stroke. These usually | | | | bond, your dog will recover faster if you are |
| include loss of sight, falling over, and tilting and | | | | around to care for him, and cheer him on as he |
| turning of the head. If you notice your dog | | | | starts getting better. Make sure that he has a |
| displaying these symptoms, you should take him | | | | warm cozy place to rest, and plenty of |
| to the vet to rule out other serious health | | | | encouragement, and love from you, to remind |
| problems such as brain disease, which may be the | | | | him of why he wants to get better. |
| underlying cause of the symptoms. | | | | You may also need to encourage your pet to |
| Often, pet owners are not aware that their dog | | | | eat, and drink soon after he has suffered from a |
| has suffered from a stroke. If your pet is | | | | stroke, and help him onto his feet, and encourage |
| advanced in years, seems off color, or acting | | | | him to take bathroom breaks outside. Exercise, |
| strangely, he may have suffered a stroke. The | | | | especially strenuous exercise, should be avoided. |
| best way to find out for sure is to take him to | | | | Once your dog is feeling well enough, he will soon |
| the vet for an examination. Once there, the vet | | | | tell you when he is ready to start going on walks |
| will put your dog under anesthesia, and run some | | | | again. After a matter of weeks, he will be starting |
| tests to find out what is causing your dog to act | | | | to get back to his old self. |
| strangely. | | | | Don't forget that once your dog has recovered, |
| My Dog Has Had A Stroke, What Should I Do? | | | | he will still need plenty of love, and |
| If your dog has had a stroke, it is important to | | | | encouragement, and may not be as agile as he |
| remember that dogs don't suffer as badly from | | | | was before the stroke. Strokes can keep |
| strokes as humans do, and they will recover | | | | reoccurring in dogs, so keep a close eye on him. |