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yorkieusa · 04-04-2010, 06:49 PM

Sending special prayers for little Spike. I really think like kjc that the dr should have done a scan, especially after being hit in the head with a baseball. I do hope he will be ok. I'm so sorry you're having to go thru this.

orlnurse · 04-04-2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HSteffens

The vet actually said there is no need to wake him every two hours like you do with a human. However my kids have managed to wake him often...so he is definately not comatose. He is responding to his name, I am keeping my fingers crossed that he will wake me up in the AM with kisses and having to go potty! Say a prayer for us! Thanks for the kind words.

I hope you have a good night..and by tomorrow he'll be himself again.

YorkichonBella · 04-04-2010, 07:09 PM

Sending Prayers for yr little Spike & hoping he will be ok through the night. Hoping he recovers quickly and is back to himself soon!

lillymae · 04-04-2010, 10:24 PM

If he's walking like he's drunk he needs to go back to the vet ASAP this probably not from the meds and is not a good sigh.

red98vett · 04-05-2010, 04:15 AM

oh wow - he's lucky to have survived this and all the best to Spike ! I hope this gets better - head injuries are so scary

Patti · 04-05-2010, 06:20 AM

I hope he is better today.

ARCHIE · 04-05-2010, 06:30 AM

I hope Spike is better today. I wouldn't be happy unless an x-ray or cat scan
was taken of his head so I could feel better knowing he did not have a concussion. This is what I would do if he was my child just to be safe.
Prayer's coming that Spike is much better today.

Ladymom · 04-05-2010, 07:13 AM

How is Spike today? If he's not 100%, I'd suggest going back for an Xray or CT scan like the vet suggested.

Mom to Hot Rod · 04-05-2010, 07:18 AM

I hope Spike is okay.

dwerten · 04-05-2010, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kjc

When my puppy fell down a concrete step onto the patio right on her head. She immediately got up and walked but showed neuro signs so I rushed her to the vet. He gave her a Dexamethasone injection (to prevent swelling of the brain) and I took her home.

Walking as if drunk is a neuro sign, if this is new, call your vet or take him back in to be seen again tonight, ASAP.

i was wondering if they gave him a dex shot for the swelling as well

Roccosmommy · 04-05-2010, 07:57 AM

My prayers are with you for your little Spike

Please keep us updated...

alyx · 04-05-2010, 11:34 AM

Poor Spike. I really hope he's going to be ok and that he's now much better. You must be absolutely worried sick.

kjc · 04-05-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dwerten

i was wondering if they gave him a dex shot for the swelling as well

Yes, me too. Seems like vets aren't doing this dex shot as a precaution, or the owners aren't aware of it. Some recent head trauma threads on here haven't turned out so well. Why not just give the shot, why make people come back to get it, and with pain meds, owners are not clear on what symptoms to watch for. Very scary situations.

How is Spike doing today? Good I hope. Sending prayers...

HSteffens · 04-05-2010, 04:59 PM

This morning I woke up to doggie kisses at 7:30AM so he could go potty

He is acting normal and running around and being himself. I couldn't be happier!! Thanks for all the well wishes!!!

I am sure he has a bruise so we are being careful with his head, and trying to keep him from bouncing off the walls...but he wants to play with his toys so we are trying to keep it to a minimum. Again--Thank you sooo much for the thoughts and prayers.

kjc · 04-05-2010, 05:06 PM

Great to hear the good news! Hope he continues to do well...

04-04-2010, 06:49 PM	#16
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Sending special prayers for little Spike. I really think like kjc that the dr should have done a scan, especially after being hit in the head with a baseball. I do hope he will be ok. I'm so sorry you're having to go thru this. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

04-04-2010, 07:09 PM	#18
YorkichonBella My little Shadow Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NC Posts: 4,132 Blog Entries: 2	Sending Prayers for yr little Spike & hoping he will be ok through the night. Hoping he recovers quickly and is back to himself soon! __________________ Bella Ganma-ma to ColeRIPNoahRIP

04-05-2010, 04:15 AM	#20
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	oh wow - he's lucky to have survived this and all the best to Spike ! I hope this gets better - head injuries are so scary __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

04-05-2010, 06:20 AM	#21
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04-05-2010, 07:13 AM	#23
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04-04-2010, 10:24 PM	#19
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	If he's walking like he's drunk he needs to go back to the vet ASAP this probably not from the meds and is not a good sigh.

04-05-2010, 06:30 AM	#22
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	I hope Spike is better today. I wouldn't be happy unless an x-ray or cat scan was taken of his head so I could feel better knowing he did not have a concussion. This is what I would do if he was my child just to be safe. Prayer's coming that Spike is much better today.

04-05-2010, 07:18 AM	#24
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04-05-2010, 07:57 AM	#26
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04-05-2010, 11:34 AM	#27
alyx Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: UK Posts: 68	Poor Spike. I really hope he's going to be ok and that he's now much better. You must be absolutely worried sick. __________________ "We are all lying in the gutter, but some of us are looking up at the stars."

04-05-2010, 04:59 PM	#29
HSteffens YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wyoming, MN Posts: 7	My little Spikers is doing great!!! This morning I woke up to doggie kisses at 7:30AM so he could go potty He is acting normal and running around and being himself. I couldn't be happier!! Thanks for all the well wishes!!! I am sure he has a bruise so we are being careful with his head, and trying to keep him from bouncing off the walls...but he wants to play with his toys so we are trying to keep it to a minimum. Again--Thank you sooo much for the thoughts and prayers.

04-05-2010, 05:06 PM	#30
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Great to hear the good news! Hope he continues to do well... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity