canine stroke

[feministransguy]

Last night between 6 and 8:30 Butchy had a stroke. Her body has already started to heal itself, but she walks crooked and won't eat. The vet called this canine vestibular disease, the equivalent of people's mini-strokes/TIA (trans ischemic attacks). The dog's sense of balance is compromised, she feel nauseous with motion sickness and so won't eat,

Comments

[blue_braces]

Oh, hon! hanwisi and I are both sending boodog lots of good healing thoughts. *huge hugs*

[feministransguy]

Thanks. This morning we had a 3-block slow walk with lots of time for sniffing. She seemed to enjoy that and is definitely alert.

[alison22lynn]

Oh, poor Butchy! Best wishes for a fast recovery.

[feministransguy]

Thanks. She is drinking, showing clear decision-making (wanting to go out), and walking around more to check up on me.

[thewatchbreaker]

Poor Butchy! I hope she's feeling better (and you aren't fretting too much).

[feministransguy]

Thanks. I am fretting some but also doing other things. She was enthusiastic about walking today. Still not eating, so I'll call about that tomorrow.