{"id":185,"date":"2019-07-01T07:56:48","date_gmt":"2019-07-01T12:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/?p=185"},"modified":"2019-07-01T07:57:24","modified_gmt":"2019-07-01T12:57:24","slug":"%ef%bb%bfis-my-dog-having-a-stroke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/%ef%bb%bfis-my-dog-having-a-stroke\/","title":{"rendered":"\ufeffIs my dog having a stroke?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By: Laura Scharenbroich ZimmVet Daycare\nProfessional<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the difference between a heat stroke and a stroke? The\nunderlying factor for a heat stroke is heat. However a stroke may be caused by\nan underlying problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a stroke<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A stroke is loss of blood flow to parts of the brain that leads to neurological abnormalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two causes for strokes in dogs: an obstruction in blood\nvessels (ischemic strokes) which occurs due to blood clots, tumor cells, clumps\nof platelets, bacteria and parasites; and bleeds in the brain (hemorrhagic\nstrokes). These result from the rupture of blood vessels or clotting disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Symptoms of strokes in dogs:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Inability to walk or walking with an uncoordinated gait<\/li><li>Head tilt<\/li><li>Abnormal eye movements, side to side or  rotary <\/li><li>Abnormal eye positioning <\/li><li>Loss of consciousness<\/li><li>Abnormal behavior<\/li><li>Falling to one side<\/li><li>Blindness<\/li><li>Abnormal behavior<\/li><li>Rapid onset of symptoms<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The underlying\ndiseases that can cause strokes in dogs include kidney disease, Cushing\u2019s\ndisease (hyperadrenocorticism),&nbsp;hypertension, diabetes, heart\ndisease, bleeding disorders, hypothyroidism, cancer can lead to stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper diagnosis is\nthe most important part of treating strokes. A fainting spell that might look\nlike a stroke can be caused by abnormal heart rhythm which can be life\nthreatening. Your veterinarian can distinguish a stroke from a fainting spell\nby examining your dog\u2019s heart functions to rule out a cardiac problem. Tests\nmay include an&nbsp;ECG, chest X-rays, and possibly a cardiac ultrasound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the heart is normal, the brain will be examined by MRI or CAT scan. Your vet might also do more testing to look for underlying disease that could cause a blood clot, such as hormone testing, blood work, and urinalysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strokes cannot be prevented. However they are associated with underlying diseases, routine check-ups with a veterinarian and screening blood work can identify potential causes that can be addressed. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By: Laura Scharenbroich ZimmVet Daycare Professional What is the difference between a heat stroke and a stroke? 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