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donnarod · 05-11-2009, 11:46 AM

Tobie is the little Pom, he feel backwards yesterday and hit his head on the tile, rushed him to the EV, they kept him overnight for observation. When he fell you could hear a crack and he went stiff for a few seconds and was very lethargic. His vital signs, appetite, everything was normal.
They want me to be careful for 2 days. His weight is 1.87kg, what does that mean in lbs? Tricksie is 8 lbs. I have had to hold him or her almost all day because I didn't want the wrestling. Put him in the playpen and he slept quiet a bit today, but don't want him to sleep too much. I have them out and brought them in my office where there is carpet so they can't RUN. I am such a worry wart.
Any advise for me?

kjc · 05-11-2009, 03:52 PM

1 kilogram = 2.20462262 pounds
Head trauma can result in neurological signs: uneven/unsteady gait (walking bringing the front and rear legs on the same side forward at the same time), head tilt, walking in circles, vomiting,...

Did the vet give your dog any injections? Did they do xrays?

Wylie's Mom · 05-11-2009, 05:21 PM

Aw, poor guy

. I'm thinking they wouldn't have let him go unless they felt good about his prognosis, so that's good. The "crack" you heard may have been his teeth jamming together. I would just keep a very close eye on him - any sign of nausea or neuro signs would probably indicate another trip to the vet. I will keep him in my thoughts.

lillymae · 05-11-2009, 10:49 PM

I hope they put him on prednizon. The sleightest of swelling can cause enough damage to cause seizures after the brain heals. So it is very important to control swelling ASAP.

donnarod · 05-12-2009, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kjc

1 kilogram = 2.20462262 pounds
Head trauma can result in neurological signs: uneven/unsteady gait (walking bringing the front and rear legs on the same side forward at the same time), head tilt, walking in circles, vomiting,...

Did the vet give your dog any injections? Did they do xrays?

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He is having no neurological or any other problems at all.
They said, head trauma and possible concushion, they didn't put him on any medication, wish they gave me something to calm him. He is so active there is no way to keep him calm. He has a very good appetite.

PANAMA69 · 05-13-2009, 01:29 PM

Poor baby, get well soon little one

donnarod · 05-13-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PANAMA69

Poor baby, get well soon little one

He is doing great. Yesterday was the last day that I had to keep him calm.

Wylie's Mom · 05-13-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by donnarod

He is doing great. Yesterday was the last day that I had to keep him calm.

Oh YAY - he's feeling better! Excellent!

donnarod · 05-13-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Oh YAY - he's feeling better! Excellent!

Thanks GF, he is doing so good.

mscat · 05-13-2009, 06:32 PM

SO glad the Pom is doing great! Gosh , just reading your first post made me worry so much. I was raised with poms . My family had them all the time. I am very impartial to them. I hope Tobie continues to do well.
Cathy

donnarod · 05-14-2009, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mscat

SO glad the Pom is doing great! Gosh , just reading your first post made me worry so much. I was raised with poms . My family had them all the time. I am very impartial to them. I hope Tobie continues to do well.
Cathy

Thank you, he is doing great. This is my first Pom and I love him so much.

05-11-2009, 11:46 AM	#1
donnarod "Owned" by Miss Tricksie Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 3,737	concushion advise??? Tobie is the little Pom, he feel backwards yesterday and hit his head on the tile, rushed him to the EV, they kept him overnight for observation. When he fell you could hear a crack and he went stiff for a few seconds and was very lethargic. His vital signs, appetite, everything was normal. They want me to be careful for 2 days. His weight is 1.87kg, what does that mean in lbs? Tricksie is 8 lbs. I have had to hold him or her almost all day because I didn't want the wrestling. Put him in the playpen and he slept quiet a bit today, but don't want him to sleep too much. I have them out and brought them in my office where there is carpet so they can't RUN. I am such a worry wart. Any advise for me? __________________ Donna, Tricksie and Peanut

05-11-2009, 03:52 PM	#2
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	1 kilogram = 2.20462262 pounds Head trauma can result in neurological signs: uneven/unsteady gait (walking bringing the front and rear legs on the same side forward at the same time), head tilt, walking in circles, vomiting,... Did the vet give your dog any injections? Did they do xrays? __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

05-11-2009, 05:21 PM	#3
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Aw, poor guy . I'm thinking they wouldn't have let him go unless they felt good about his prognosis, so that's good. The "crack" you heard may have been his teeth jamming together. I would just keep a very close eye on him - any sign of nausea or neuro signs would probably indicate another trip to the vet. I will keep him in my thoughts. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

05-13-2009, 01:29 PM	#6
PANAMA69 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ~~YorkieWorld~~ Posts: 8,428	Poor baby, get well soon little one __________________

05-13-2009, 06:32 PM	#10
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	SO glad the Pom is doing great! Gosh , just reading your first post made me worry so much. I was raised with poms . My family had them all the time. I am very impartial to them. I hope Tobie continues to do well. Cathy __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

05-11-2009, 10:49 PM	#4
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	I hope they put him on prednizon. The sleightest of swelling can cause enough damage to cause seizures after the brain heals. So it is very important to control swelling ASAP.