Guest scootersmom Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Our oldest Grey Katie is 9 years old (4 and a half of which have been with us). She may be the nicest dog to ever live. Last Labor Day she had a serious stroke which included high stepping for a week after the stroke. She has never really been quite the same since, but is still happy and sweet. In the last month, she has begun to stagger very noticeably when she walks, seems extremely disoriented at times, pants excessively a majority of the time, and whines for seemingly no reason. Her behavior is also changing. Our other big grey likes to spin in fast circles in the living room and she used to always come out of our room to corral him and get him under control. She doesn't do this very often anymore even though he is looking for her to come get him. Also, she has started charging him very aggressively when he is done pooping and has started chasing our IG. These things seem minor but are very out of character. We have taken her to the vet several times and they have run tests and done bloodwork on her, but cannot find anything wrong. When we first got her and took her to the vet, they diagnosed her with low thyroid and she has been on Soloxine ever since. We are not sure what to do because we don't want her to be in pain and we don't want something to happen to one of our other "babies" because the aggressive episodes are occurring more frequently. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions what may be happening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I really have no advice, but hoping some people here will be able to help you. Sending prayers for Katie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 She will be in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I would research Canine Vestibular Disease. More information Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MZH Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 The stroke may have affected her brain. I have no idea how to help that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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