What to do if your dog has a stroke?

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Three Parts: Keeping Your Dog Safe During a Stroke Caring for Dogs who Have Suffered Canine Stroke Determining Whether Your Dog had a Stroke Community Q&A Canine stroke caused by vestibular disease occurs most often in dogs over the age of seven. read more

Once your dog has had a stroke, there is not a lot that your vet can do for him. In most cases, there is no magical cure, or special pill, all your vet will do is confirm that it was a stroke, and rule out the dangerous diseases that may be causing your dog to suffer from the strokes. read more

Proper diagnosis is the most important part of treating strokes in dogs. A fainting spell that might look like a stroke can be caused by abnormal heart rhythm, which can be life threatening. Your vet can distinguish a stroke from a fainting spell by examining your dog’s heart functions to rule out a cardiac problem. read more