My dog hit his head playing. Is it a concussion? What should I do?

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This is a follow up question for Dr Elizabeth. I just realized when I was asking earlier about seizures that he did not actually have one, only showed signs similar to the after affects of one. Thinking back he did hit his head playing yesterday! Concussion? How do I treat if he doesn't get worse?

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Concussions can be tough to diagnose and can be very serious (just like in humans). Here is a link which may help: https://www.petcoach.co/article/concussions-in-dogs-what-you-should-know/ Without knowing the cause for the abnormal behavior, it's difficult to know how to treat him or if home care is even possible (just like humans, sometimes a doctor's care is absolutely needed). At home you want to make sure he is protected from harm such as falling down the stairs. You should make sure he is eating and drinking (you may need to bring him the bowls and hand feed him). There may only be so much you can do and there may be treatment he needs to avoid further complications. To be safe, I recommend to have your pup examined.

My dog hit his head playing. Is it a concussion? What should I do?

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