A Stroke?!?!?

[Dogz]

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.)

[Dogz]

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

[Dogz]

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.

[Uabassoon]

I'm so sorry to hear about Diggers stroke.

[tatsxxx11]

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.

[ownerof3dogs]

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.

[Dogz]

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.

[KYS]

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.

[anna_66]

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

[Dogz]

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

[Tina]

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

[tatsxxx11]

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}}}

[Dogz]

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.

[tatsxxx11]

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

[Dogz]

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