How can you tell....

[Alkaz]

How can you tell.... if your dog has had a stroke?

Cause I have a German Shepard and she is 10 and they get problems with there back legs and recently in the past weeks my dogs had really bad problems with them which came on almost instantly and now she has problems with her front legs and drags her feet alot. She also today started dribbling which for her is extremely strange and it wasnt even that hot today.


Anyone help?

[Access]

http://www.dogsymptomscure.com/dog-stroke-symptoms.php

[Alkaz]

The only symptoms that are present are loss of bladder control and depression.

Bladder control is fine because she had a problem last year but its being treated and generally she becomes depressed when she is due for a flea treatment which sounds wierd but its true and she perks right up again after so I dont think it is that.

Looks like another trip to the vets, hope its not like the last when it cost £800.

[Pazza]

The only symptoms that are present are loss of bladder control and depression.

Bladder control is fine because she had a problem last year but its being treated and generally she becomes depressed when she is due for a flea treatment which sounds wierd but its true and she perks right up again after so I dont think it is that.

Looks like another trip to the vets, hope its not like the last when it cost £800.

Pet insurance.

[Immenseman]

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[Jordan:A]

Try taking it to the vets?
Id rather pay £800 and have my dog checked just incase it is serious rather then it dieing the next day or when ever

[myke]

My dog's rly old n had that kinda stuff a few weeks back, bought him some pedigree chewy things that are good for their bones, he's a mix of alsation n golden retriever, one a day- kinda like medication but treats- try it?

[Marucho]

Think my wabbit had a stroke (not the same as a dog but same symptoms), Lack of balance, dribbling, slow movements, loss of appetite, not wanting to get up. Get it to the vet as soon as you can, they should be able to do something but not in all cases.

[Alkaz]

Ok thanks guys, we want to take her to the vets but dont really have loads of money to spare atm so need to take her to a donation vets but it takes bloody ages to get an answer.

[-leestrong-]

Hey Alkaz,
I hope the problem gets sorted as soon as possible,
I wish you and your Shepherd the best.

- Lee