Help...My Yorkie was hit head with a baseball

[lillymae]

I'm guessing the pain med was Rimadyl as it's for pain and inflammation and is commonly used for this type of injury. However usually the owner is specifically told to watch for other signs like the dog appearing to be drunk and/or vomiting and if the dog shows any other symptoms to return ASAP. The OP said the dog seemed drunk and is thinking it's from the pain meds and I do not believe it's from the meds. I do hope the OP took the dog back to the vet or it could be in serious trouble.
Hoping for an update and everything is fine

[lillymae]

Originally Posted by lillymae

I'm guessing the pain med was Rimadyl as it's for pain and inflammation and is commonly used for this type of injury. However usually the owner is specifically told to watch for other signs like the dog appearing to be drunk and/or vomiting and if the dog shows any other symptoms to return ASAP. The OP said the dog seemed drunk and is thinking it's from the pain meds and I do not believe it's from the meds. I do hope the OP took the dog back to the vet or it could be in serious trouble.
Hoping for an update and everything is fine

OOOPS guess I was a bit late with this post. Glad to hear all is well.

[kjc]

Ha! It's been a few decades since mine have had serious head trauma... Are you saying Dexamethasone is 'Old School'? If, yes, that's fine, I can quit worrying so much!

[yorkieusa]

I'm so glad you had the joy of waking up to doggie kisses! I'll bet you were overjoyed. I'm so happy he's doing well.

[lillymae]

Originally Posted by kjc

Ha! It's been a few decades since mine have had serious head trauma... Are you saying Dexamethasone is 'Old School'? If, yes, that's fine, I can quit worrying so much!

No it's not old school. I's just given as second choice depending on the symptoms. If symptoms are serious they give Dex otherwise they start out with Rimadyl and tell the owner to watch for other symptoms.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by HSteffens

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.

so glad he is doing well

[Armani Alexis]

Thank God for his recovery!

[cathys]

I'm happy he's doing so well.

[AbbysMom08]

I'm glad to hear that your little Spike is doing well.
It had to be so scarey.
Will keep him in my prayers.

[rosey442]

What a freakish accident!! But, I am really glad that Spike is ok and back to himself!