Here is what I'm taking to the vet:
3. Collapse or Fainting. Acute collapse is a sudden loss of strength causing your dog to fall and be unable to rise. Some dogs that suddenly collapse will actually lose consciousness. This is called fainting or syncope. Some dogs recover very quickly and look essentially normal just seconds to minutes after collapsing, whereas others stay in the collapsed state until helped. All the reasons for collapse or fainting are serious and should not be ignored. See your veterinarian immediately.
Acute collapse is a sudden loss of strength causing your dog to fall and be unable to rise. In acute collapse, your pet falls to the ground either into a sitting position (hind limb collapse) or a lying position (complete collapse). Some dogs that suddenly collapse will actually lose consciousness. This is called fainting or syncope. Some dogs recover very quickly and look essentially normal just seconds to minutes after collapsing, whereas others stay in the collapsed state until helped.
Acute collapse is usually caused by a disorder of one of the following:
• The nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves)
• The musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, muscles)
• The circulation (heart, blood vessels, blood)
• The respiratory system (mouth, nose, throat, lungs)
I am going to ask for xrays to see if it is a blockage, if not them I want an MRI to see if it is a nervious system issue.
My vet hospital has 5 vets there so I will request they all consult on this to figure it out.
I'll let everyone know what happens. |