A Stroke?!?!?

My dog Digger had a stroke!!! Have you ever heard of a dog having a stroke? At first I was really worried, so I called the vet. The vet said that elderly dogs sometimes have a little stroke, then they have a big stroke before they die. Isn't that awful? I just couldn't imagine what it would fell like not to have Digger by my side to pet, hug, cuddle with, and fuss over. I gave him extra vitamins and stuff. His stroke made one of the sides of his face hang down really low, and he drooled a lot. He couldn't perk his ear, and sometimes he walked crooked, and even limped. Now, that has changed a little bit. The one side of his face no longer hang low, it pulls back tight. He still walks a little crooked, but he dosen't limp. He still cannot perk his ear. I have some pictures of what he looks like now.

This first one is his bad side of his face. (the side that pulls back.)

Here is the good side of his face. This side is the side that does not pull.

Here is the front of his face. This is not a very good picture, but it does show the differences between the two sides. You can also see how it affected his eye because it is pulling there.

I'm so sorry to hear about Diggers stroke.

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about Digger's stroke:( He is such a handsome, sweet boy. I hope your dear boy continues to improve. I will be keeping him in my prayers. Please give him a hug for me.

I am really sorry to hear that Digger had a stroke!!! That had to be very scary.I am glad though that he's doing better. I hope he continues to feel better.

Me too! Let's not hope for the worst.:( It does make me sad that he has to go through this, but let's just keep him in our prayers y'all.

I will be thinking of Digger and sending him
lots of good thoughts that he continues to recover.
Group hug from all of us to Digger.

Poor Digger:( I'll be keeping him in my thoughts and prayers.
Please keep us updated on his health.

Right now Digger is about the same, but he is better with the walking sideways deal... I sure hope gets better! :(

I'm so sorry to hear about Digger:( I really hope he gets better.
He'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sweet Digger, you're breaking my heart:( I hope you will continue to improve. It sometimes takes a while following a stroke to begin to regain full function. I'll be praying for precious Digger. Try to stay positive, Digger's Mom. I know it's hard:( {{{hugs}}}

Yes, it is hard, but he actually isn't close to the condition that he was before. He has improved a lot. Your support is really helping me.

Thinking of you Digger!! My Lab Star sends happy butt wiggles and get well licks to you sweetie!

Thank you so much tatsxxx11 for all of your support... thanks all of the Pet Talkers!
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