My puppy was spun around. What signs of injury or brain damage?

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I caught my 17 yr old nephew twirling my 7-wk old puppy on the floor in a very fast manner. He stumbled and fell when he tried to get up. Then nephew did it again and the pup's eyes looked displaced in his head. What symptoms should I look for if there was damage done? Niece saw him do it and said puppy's eyes were twirling around in their sockets. Could pup's brain have been damaged with this horrible abuse of my pup? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 25 days old | 9 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about your puppy. It is hard for me to tell if damage could have been done because we don't know exactly what was done to the puppy. Spinning is unlikely to cause lasting damage but a blow to the head could. I would watch your puppy to be sure he is able to walk without stumbling/has normal balance, that he is eating normally, and that his pupils are equal in size and not moving abnormally (nystagmus is an abnormality where the pupils will repeatedly dart in the same direction). If you notice any of these signs, then a vet exam is recommended. I would strongly advise keeping your puppy away from your nephew.

My puppy was spun around. What signs of injury or brain damage?

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