Dog kicked in face by horse

RE: Dog kicked in face by horse

Clare Tapsfield-Wright — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 15:43:33 GMT

Thought you would have checked sight but I was once caught out with damage to optic chiasm despite reflexes intact so thought I would mention it . Shame , poor dog , but worth giving it time if owners can cope. Such a slow recovery for head injuries. physio would be a good idea I agree

RE: Dog kicked in face by horse

Martin Atkinson — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 10:36:21 GMT

[quote user="Hannah Wynne Richards"]MRI might show a blood clot which could be relieved by trephining, or some bone pressing on the brain[/quote]After 3 weeks I'd say we're well beyond that making any difference anyway.

RE: Dog kicked in face by horse

Hannah Wynne Richards — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 10:33:02 GMT

If funds are available for referral, then MRI might show a blood clot which could be relieved by trephining, or some bone pressing on the brain but I'll admit that isn't surgery I'd be happy to undertake, so unless referral is an option, then I'd agree with Micheal.

Wynne

RE: Dog kicked in face by horse

Stigen — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 10:15:58 GMT

[quote user="Michael Woodhouse"]

I don't see what a CT/MRI will bring to the table at this point - even if they were free and readily available. Perhaps at the time.

[/quote]That`s exactly why I have`nt really advised them to go for this option..no point in spending 1000£ og more testing if there is`nt really something that can be "fixed".
It has good vision ion both eyes. Maybe I`ll consider some physiotheraphy, but the head is still severly tilted, and the owners are uncomfortable talking it for walks due to all the people asking questions and questioning the welfare of the dog etc.

RE: Dog kicked in face by horse

Clare Tapsfield-Wright — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 08:12:47 GMT

is there vision loss in one eye or even both , it can take a while for them to adapt to sudden loss of vision and many of the symptoms you describe would fit with this.

RE: Dog kicked in face by horse

Michael Woodhouse — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 00:04:52 GMT

I don't see what a CT/MRI will bring to the table at this point - even if they were free and readily available. Perhaps at the time.

RE: Dog kicked in face by horse

Jill Butterworth — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 23:22:02 GMT

This might be a tangent reply, but if referral isn't an option, once the wounds have healed, physiotherapy to increase fitness, strength, co-orordination and balance can help. My friend whose daughter was co-incidentally kicked in the head by a horse, had physio from a personal trainer who specialised in neuro-rehabilitation, and her improvement was exponential.

RE: Dog kicked in face by horse

Martin Atkinson — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 18:23:58 GMT

[quote user="Stigen"] Not sure what to advice further... but I think it is looking a bit grim. [/quote]I don't think there is anything else you can do with or without MRI/CT scans. We know the brain does have remarkable powers of recovery and things could improve for weeks, even months. My advice would be to apply the tincture of time if the dog's quality of life is acceptable and the owners are prepared to give it a chance.