My mother in law just called here crying. Her 14+ year old dog (got from a shelter as a pup 14years ago). Started acting strangely. Spinning in a circle to the left. Appears suddenly bling in left eye. Staggering gait.
Dog is some mix of shepherd maybe, looks like a very tiny german shepherd but only weights maybe 40lbs. Until this happened about 15mins ago, the dog at 14 has always had the energy of a pup. I believe she may be part sheltie. Nipper is up to date on all shots and always current with heartworm meds and flea treatments.
Any ideas of what may be going on, I know strokes are rare in dogs, but thought this might be the problem.
She will be seeking vet care in th morning. She is on a fixed income due to the loss of my father in law from cancer a few years a go and then her battle with colon cancer. She is elderly. She cares very much for her dog but can't afford the additional 150.00 just to walk in the door for an off hr vet visit( we have no after hrs clinic, you page the vet at home they will meet you at the clinic, but you pay for it),
Nipper does not appear in pain, could not have ingested any poison nor been struck by a car or have had any other unnoticed trauma (strictly in doors or out on a leash).
No recent change in eating or activity, Nipper did lose control of her bowels. SHe was sleeping, got off the couch and then this began.
Any ideas what may be going on with nipper?
Dog is some mix of shepherd maybe, looks like a very tiny german shepherd but only weights maybe 40lbs. Until this happened about 15mins ago, the dog at 14 has always had the energy of a pup. I believe she may be part sheltie. Nipper is up to date on all shots and always current with heartworm meds and flea treatments.
Any ideas of what may be going on, I know strokes are rare in dogs, but thought this might be the problem.
She will be seeking vet care in th morning. She is on a fixed income due to the loss of my father in law from cancer a few years a go and then her battle with colon cancer. She is elderly. She cares very much for her dog but can't afford the additional 150.00 just to walk in the door for an off hr vet visit( we have no after hrs clinic, you page the vet at home they will meet you at the clinic, but you pay for it),
Nipper does not appear in pain, could not have ingested any poison nor been struck by a car or have had any other unnoticed trauma (strictly in doors or out on a leash).
No recent change in eating or activity, Nipper did lose control of her bowels. SHe was sleeping, got off the couch and then this began.
Any ideas what may be going on with nipper?
