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soccbydo · 02-08-2008, 06:27 AM

How long does it take for signs of an injury if your dog hits his head pretty hard enough to bow and scream in pain? Bandit just fell out of my arms as I was holding both of them trying to get them out of the reach of a car that has NO business in this area I was playing with them in. So I grabbed up bandit and then rushed for bijou. In doing so, bandit fell out my arms and hit his head pretty hard, and then began to scream in pain, I was trrified to realize what just happened.

I scooped him up and started to rub his head and and comfort him. He seems fine now, but I wonder if an injury can appear later on from this blunt fall? I was terrified when he bowed down and started to scream in pain. By the time I got inside and deposited Bijou to his crate Bandit seemed fine again.

I just now stopped holding him and comforting him. He is now eating a piggy ears. I wonder if this did and damage that is not appearing right now? first time this has happened. And first time I ever saw him in such pain. He fell on concrete by the way. At the moment he seems himself again. I am not sure if I should rush him to the vet or not, seeing he is acting normal again

Just want to know if injuries can appear later on like tonight

Ellie May · 02-08-2008, 06:32 AM

He needs a neurological exam.

soccbydo · 02-08-2008, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

He needs a neurological exam.

Even if he is acting normal now? Or should I wait for clinical signs? He didnt pass out, he was just screaming in pain and bowing down. He is running about normal now but I am watching his every move, this just happened about 30 minutes ago

littlewhip · 02-08-2008, 06:40 AM

He needs vet attention asap.

BLEU BOY BARBER · 02-08-2008, 06:47 AM

I agree not trying to scare you but better be safe than sorry NEURO EXAM please... It could be internal and hunny you would not see the signs untill it was too late...

Sending Prayers for Scooby and you !

Ellie May · 02-08-2008, 06:50 AM

If a child fell out of yours arms, hit their head and started screaming they would need medical attention...

soccbydo · 02-08-2008, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BLEU BOY BARBER

I agree not trying to scare you but better be safe than sorry NEURO EXAM please... It could be internal and hunny you would not see the signs untill it was too late...

Sending Prayers for Scooby and you !

Thanks, ok calling vet now. I just wanted some advice. Sweety, scooby is dead remember, this is Bandit the Pommie in my Avatar

. thanks let me go take him in.

ARCHIE · 02-08-2008, 06:54 AM

Finger's crossed that Bandit is ok. Let us know.

BLEU BOY BARBER · 02-08-2008, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by soccbydo

Thanks, ok calling vet now. I just wanted some advice. Sweety, scooby is dead remember, this is Bandit the Pommie in my Avatar

. thanks let me go take him in.

OH GOSH I am sooooooooooooooo sorry!

scrappysmom · 02-08-2008, 08:02 AM

Please get him to the vet ASAP.

sexiixtc · 02-08-2008, 08:03 AM

oh my!! I am so sorry.. I hope he's ok.. what did the doctor say?

scoobiedooiscoo · 02-08-2008, 08:05 AM

wow how scarry! let us know what the vet says.

littlewhip · 02-08-2008, 09:23 AM

Checking for updates..

mogli · 02-08-2008, 09:55 AM

Honestly ... if he's acting 100% normal now, I'd personally leave the situation be.

If a human child falls, yes we take them in ... but they would do an MRI or CatScan and most vets cannot do this.

They would do a quick neuro exam to make sure systems are functioning as expected and send you home with instructions to keep an eye out for any changes.

When Mogli was a little baby (maybe 4-5 months old), he got clocked in the head with a nylabone. He yelped in pain and the area around his eye got swollen. I was freaking out, but the vet said to keep an eye on it. I wasn't there when it happend, so I was even more freaked out. We kept an eye on it and he was AOK.

maxs_momma · 02-08-2008, 10:09 AM

After what i have just been through i would not wait a second i would take him in right away what if he has a concusion what if there is swelling i am sorry i just would not take a chance i am sending prayers out for you and yor baby Bandit

02-08-2008, 06:27 AM	#1
soccbydo YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: EU Posts: 820	Head Trauma How long does it take for signs of an injury if your dog hits his head pretty hard enough to bow and scream in pain? Bandit just fell out of my arms as I was holding both of them trying to get them out of the reach of a car that has NO business in this area I was playing with them in. So I grabbed up bandit and then rushed for bijou. In doing so, bandit fell out my arms and hit his head pretty hard, and then began to scream in pain, I was trrified to realize what just happened. I scooped him up and started to rub his head and and comfort him. He seems fine now, but I wonder if an injury can appear later on from this blunt fall? I was terrified when he bowed down and started to scream in pain. By the time I got inside and deposited Bijou to his crate Bandit seemed fine again. I just now stopped holding him and comforting him. He is now eating a piggy ears. I wonder if this did and damage that is not appearing right now? first time this has happened. And first time I ever saw him in such pain. He fell on concrete by the way. At the moment he seems himself again. I am not sure if I should rush him to the vet or not, seeing he is acting normal again Just want to know if injuries can appear later on like tonight Last edited by soccbydo; 02-08-2008 at 06:29 AM.

02-08-2008, 06:32 AM	#2
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	He needs a neurological exam. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

02-08-2008, 06:40 AM	#4
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	He needs vet attention asap. __________________

02-08-2008, 06:47 AM	#5
BLEU BOY BARBER Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,935	I agree not trying to scare you but better be safe than sorry NEURO EXAM please... It could be internal and hunny you would not see the signs untill it was too late... Sending Prayers for Scooby and you ! __________________ *Spoiled Rotten Mama's Boy* *Bleu Boy 's Sophie* We Are Wrapped Around Your Little Paws Bleu Boy Barber Dedicated Atlanto Axial Subluxation Paw Parents

02-08-2008, 06:50 AM	#6
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	If a child fell out of yours arms, hit their head and started screaming they would need medical attention... __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

02-08-2008, 06:54 AM	#8
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Finger's crossed that Bandit is ok. Let us know.

02-08-2008, 08:02 AM	#10
scrappysmom Mommy's Baby Doo Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DesMoines ,Ia Posts: 5,318	Please get him to the vet ASAP. __________________ mommy to Lizzie, charliegirl Rip Scrappy doo, Rip Sunday.

02-08-2008, 08:03 AM	#11
sexiixtc Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,145	oh my!! I am so sorry.. I hope he's ok.. what did the doctor say? __________________ Edith and my two Princesses Kayah and Evie Proud Member of "The Pink Club"

02-08-2008, 08:05 AM	#12
scoobiedooiscoo Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,423	wow how scarry! let us know what the vet says. __________________ [url]http://www.dogster.com/dogs/585863

02-08-2008, 09:23 AM	#13
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	Checking for updates.. __________________

02-08-2008, 09:55 AM	#14
mogli Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 249	Honestly ... if he's acting 100% normal now, I'd personally leave the situation be. If a human child falls, yes we take them in ... but they would do an MRI or CatScan and most vets cannot do this. They would do a quick neuro exam to make sure systems are functioning as expected and send you home with instructions to keep an eye out for any changes. When Mogli was a little baby (maybe 4-5 months old), he got clocked in the head with a nylabone. He yelped in pain and the area around his eye got swollen. I was freaking out, but the vet said to keep an eye on it. I wasn't there when it happend, so I was even more freaked out. We kept an eye on it and he was AOK.

02-08-2008, 10:09 AM	#15
maxs_momma Living life with yorkies! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,722	After what i have just been through i would not wait a second i would take him in right away what if he has a concusion what if there is swelling i am sorry i just would not take a chance i am sending prayers out for you and yor baby Bandit __________________ Skeeta&Bella Max & Sam member's of the little gentlemens club R.I.P my little Chiquita Words can be like weapons so please be kind when you post