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Cocker Specific Discussion => Health => Topic started by: trb10 on October 30, 2018, 08:42:01 AM

Title: Please help, think my dog might have neurological issues
Post by: trb10 on October 30, 2018, 08:42:01 AM: So....please check this link I've recorded of my dog when she has a "turn" https://youtu.be/jVtI4R2gjbA
She's like it for up to an hour. Vet is at a loss, we're having an MRI scan done to see if there's anything going on, but wondered if any experts here could shed any light on it. I was recommended to come on here by Archiebean's mum Emma :D
Title: Re: Please help, think my dog might have neurological issues
Post by: elaine.e on October 30, 2018, 10:43:55 AM: Hello and welcome to COL :D

I've just watched your video and I don't have any advice to offer, but just wanted to say I hope the MRI scan helps with a diagnosis and a way forward.
Title: Re: Please help, think my dog might have neurological issues
Post by: its.sme on October 30, 2018, 07:09:35 PM: I also don't have any advise but I wonder if it's her neck ?

It's a good thing that you have recorded it as the vets can take a look and hopefully come up with a plan.

Bea recently had an MRI on her head and they also did a spinal tap, it often means one less General Anaesthetic .

Sharon.
Title: Re: Please help, think my dog might have neurological issues
Post by: Ben's mum on October 30, 2018, 07:25:22 PM: Welcome to COL.
I've watched the video too and like its.me I wondered if it was her neck or spine. My old boy Ben had similar turns where the bottom of his spine would go into spasm and he would stand like this for quite a while. He had all the neuro tests, and general spine/disc checks and it was all ok and they came to the conclusion it was probably a muscular spasm because he would go back to being ok after a few hours and completely back to normal the following day.

Hope for a good outcome for your girl 💕 and the vet can sort the problem out
Title: Re: Please help, think my dog might have neurological issues
Post by: trb10 on October 31, 2018, 07:36:24 AM: Thanks everyone. She's off to Bristol vet hospital next Wednesday so hopefully we'll find out.
Title: Re: Please help, think my dog might have neurological issues
Post by: Jaysmumagain on October 31, 2018, 09:56:33 AM: Oh my goodness I have just watch the video and she certainly seems to have her head down like neck problems, bless her tail wagging all the time. :luv:
Hoping all goes well next week.

Please let us know how you get on.
Title: Re: Please help, think my dog might have neurological issues
Post by: Patp on October 31, 2018, 11:49:21 AM: Just thought I might as a few questions so that you can inform the vets of the answers next week.

Any recent vaccinations / flea worm treatments?
Does it happen after exercise / ball playing / rest?
What is she doing before the "turn" and what is she like before she comes out of it?
How often does she have them / is there a pattern on time of day etc?
At what age did she start having them?

xx
Title: Re: Please help, think my dog might have neurological issues
Post by: Darwin on October 31, 2018, 02:34:44 PM: Fingers Crossed that you?ll get some answers next week.

Just wondering. Is she reluctant to jump up or having issues when sitting down ( taking longer than usual to sit)

In the meantime I would limit her activity levels, discourag going up or down any stairs / jumping as a precaution
Title: Re: Please help, think my dog might have neurological issues
Post by: Archie bean on November 01, 2018, 09:58:44 PM: Welcome to COL Tim and Lily. Fingers crossed you get to the bottom of it. x
Title: Re: Please help, think my dog might have neurological issues
Post by: Darwin on November 14, 2018, 02:04:21 PM: Just wondering if there’s any news on the Vet appointment?
Title: Re: Please help, think my dog might have neurological issues
Post by: Archie bean on November 15, 2018, 11:31:37 PM: I saw Lily’s owner Tim today and she has now been totally fine for just over a week. Before going for the MRI Tim realised that she had had a change of food just before this started happening. They put her back in the old food and she’s been fine ever since. Very odd but a relief to know that, so far, she seems to be totally back to normal.
Title: Re: Please help, think my dog might have neurological issues
Post by: Patp on November 19, 2018, 04:29:06 PM: Thats great news x
Title: Re: Please help, think my dog might have neurological issues
Post by: Jaysmumagain on November 19, 2018, 06:09:14 PM: Great news.....I wonder if it was a trapped nerve.....this human has had this and hobbled around for weeks went on hols to Spain struggled into swimming pool and got out 30mins or so later and totally gone.

So glad Lily is recovered
Title: Re: Please help, think my dog might have neurological issues
Post by: bizzylizzy on November 19, 2018, 07:22:22 PM: What a relief! Great news!