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I would for sure call the vet today...it sounds
like something neurological for sure. My golden retriever had a
stroke and still holds her head at an odd angle because of it and right after it
happened tended to list to the right as she walked. She is on
aspirin now to keep her blood thin and recovered except for the slight cock of
the head. Antivert helped her too immediately following the
incident. Good luck and keep us posted. PAM
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Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2002 2:35
AM
Subject: [pyrnet] Help! Scary
neurological incident
Hi everyone.
My
Pyr Kelly had a terrifying incident tonight. She was sleeping soundly in the
kitchen and then, like a shot, was awake and running into the living room
where I was. I didn't see her wake up, but I could tell just from the sounds
that something wasn't right -- something about how quickly she got up and the
way she was moving. When she rounded the corner, she came to me but she didn't
have proper control over her legs or her head. She didn't fall, but nothing
was moving the way it should. She couldn't walk in a straight line and her
head was down and at an odd angle. She seemed terrified. I may be projecting,
because I know I was terrified, but I think she was very scared. I took all of
this in very quickly as she darted over to me. I was able to calm her and get
her to lie down, and she seemed okay within just a few seconds. The whole
thing probably happened within 15 seconds. She seemed a little unnerved for a
few minutes afterward, but within 5 minutes she was playing! and jumping like
normal and tearing into the cheese I used to test her appetite.
I have
no idea what happened. Could she have had a seizure or a stroke? The weird
thing is she never cried out at all. She was silent the entire time, which
would seem to indicate an absence of pain.
Is it possible she had a
nightmare and ran into the living room still half asleep, accounting for her
lack of motor skills? (I know, this is really wishful thinking.)
Should I take her to the vet for an MRI?
I would be very
grateful if anyone has any thoughts on what might have happened. My heart is
still racing, and here I am in the middle of the night watching her like a
hawk as she sleeps.
Thank you!
Kendra and Pyr Kelly
So.
Cal.
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