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Sent to Pet Experts December 18, 2005 2:07 a.m.

I think my 10 yr old mixbreed has sufferd a stroke today. How might I know for sure? How can I make her comfortable through the night? Websites recommended?
Thanks so very much.

Kristine Woods

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Age: 10; Female; Breed: mix

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keeping her quite ... no way to a vet now.

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December 18, 2005 9:06 a.m. (6 hours and 59 minutes later)

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What symptoms are you seeing? Are you seeing one sided weakness? Facial slackening? Drooling? Walking in circles?

If so, your pet might be suffering from vestibular disease instead of a stroke. It's very common. It's a disease of the inner ear.

It is treatable with antibiotics so be sure and see your vet as soon as you can for a diagnosis and to discuss your treatment options.

You can read more about vestibular disease here:

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_vestibular_disease.html

Then let me know if you still have questions.

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Sent December 22, 2005 4:38 p.m. (4 days and 7 hours later)

I recieved te info. after a delay, (on this end ... my apologies) about the possibility of V. Disease and that information, but none about stroke?

The dog has mad marked improvement in the last 2-3 days with no treatment? Still slight head cock and some loss of balance, but is eating, drinking, getting in and out of house on her own, etc. Your thoughts?

KW

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Sent December 22, 2005 4:40 p.m. (1 minute and 41 seconds later)

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December 22, 2005 5:11 p.m. (31 minutes and 16 seconds later)

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