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Head tilt or a stroke ?

J

janjan

Alpha Buck
Digger is getting worse, his head is right over now. :cry:
Every day now he is getting worse, i'm so upset.
Could he have had some sort of mild stroke as well ?
Any idea's ?
 
He's now into his second week of Baydril.
Also panacur.
Privious to that 6 weeks panacur.
Every day now his heads further back, :cry:
 
Crosed my mind if it's caused a stroke. :?
Not sure how old he is as i rescued him of the streets.
I would say over 4 prob 5 yrs old.
Very poor diet i reckon to the start of his life.
 
janjan said:
Vet gave him a steriod jab at the start . 2 weeks back
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I would ask the Vet about Digger having more regular anti-inflammatories. Metacam is well tolerated and can be given daily. As the steroid was given 2 weeks ago it should be OK for him to have a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (Metacam) now.

Is Digger eating and pooing OK and is he 'happy within himself' ?
 
janjan said:
Yes. In a fashion.
Though now his head is so bad i'm unsure it can be cofortable for him.
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I would contact your Vet in the morning and ask about Digger having daily anti-inflammatory medication.
Sometimes it can help to give some 'rehabilitation therapy' ie to gently place his head into a more 'normal' position. Do discuss this with you Vet first though as it is hard to give precise advice without actually seeing the Bun.

:)
 
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