My dog was hit by car. Why is she staggering, head tilted, eyes red?

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My dog Coco was hit by a car recently and now her head is tilted to the left, both of her eyes are red and she can't focus. she walks funny like her hind legs are hurting and crooked. She staggers a lot, falls and rolls over. What's wrong with my dog? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 4 months old | 6 lbs

Christie Long, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would be very worried that Cocoa sustained trauma to her brain, or to the nerves in her skull that correctly control things like eye position, head position, and walking. Even if she saw a vet right after the injury, she needs to urgently be rechecked, in order to determine her neurologic status and potentially start therapy that can hopefully correct these problems. This is quite urgent, and I'd recommend you get her seen ASAP.

My dog was hit by car. Why is she staggering, head tilted, eyes red?

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