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Why Does a Rabbit Tilt Its Head? Causes and Care
A head tilt is usually from disease; many find it cute, but the truth can be alarming. Here we detail the causes and treatment.
What to Do When a Puppy Falls from a Height
Stay calm, check for obvious injury like fractures or bleeding, and watch behavior. Soothe with a calm voice and gentle petting. For bleeding, press with clean gauze; for shallow wounds, clean with mild soap and iodine. For fractures/dislocation, hold steady on a soft pad and rush to a vet.
My ~11-12-month-old, 15-lb dog fell backward and hit its head from ~1.5m, no cry or limp, ate and played, just shakes head occasionally, then slept – is it okay?
A head fall can cause a concussion; if possible, get a vet check to be safe. If no clear abnormality, observe longer. Watch for lameness, collapse, loss of coordination, or seizures and see a vet at once. Mild concussion may cause fainting; severe concussion can be acutely fatal.
Kitten seemed fine this morning, now stays in one spot, walks unsteadily, weak limbs, some incontinence; suspect head injury from falling (found tapeworm 2 days ago, gave 1/4 pill dewormer, caged; cage has two levels, kitten likes to climb, fell a few times).
Wobbly walking and incontinence have many causes: head injury/concussion from trauma (vet now); drug toxicity/metabolic from dewormer (check bloodwork); long-term calcium deficiency, arthritis, joint dysplasia. Find cause first; best at a hospital.
My dog’s eye has been bruised, swollen, and purple. It keeps shaking its head and is vomiting.
Hello, based on your brief description I can't make an accurate diagnosis. From the photo you uploaded, the dog doesn't appear to have a serious problem, but without knowing its medical history or how long the symptoms have lasted, I can only judge that the head-shaking and vomiting are caused by a bump or possible poisoning. If the dog's head was struck and caused a concussion or head injury, it could lead to local swelling and vomiting. The owner should take the dog to a vet for a thorough examination and targeted treatment based on the results.
My hamster fell from a cabinet, landing on its head; it fainted for a while, then got up but its limbs are uncoordinated and slow, it walks unsteadily swaying its head, and now it can’t run — can it be saved? Is it disorientation syndrome?
A hamster walking unsteadily after a head injury may be suffering from a concussion, so it's best to take it to a vet to assess the extent of the brain injury and then treat it under the vet's guidance. Concussion in hamsters is generally treated with calming sedatives plus nutritional fluids to sustain energy and promote nerve repair. During transport, avoid shaking the hamster vigorously and keep it quiet, so the brain nerve damage does not worsen.
What happens if a dog’s head is injured?
A dog head injury can cause pain, nerve signs, or bleeding and concussion. Watch for dizziness or coma and see a vet.
My dog hit its head, was unconscious, and now convulses and circles
Head trauma can cause concussion or brain nerve damage with coma, convulsions, vomiting, seizures. Get a brain CT at a vet; rest quietly during recovery.
My cat was hit on the head, had a seizure and stopped breathing; after CPR it moves its limbs weakly but lies still – what should I do?
A head injury with seizures needs urgent vet care; it may be brain or vestibular damage, concussion or bleeding pressing on nerves, risking death if untreated.
While tidying up at home I suddenly heard my dog barking outside; I rushed over and found it collapsed not far away, panting, limbs weak, making vomiting motions but bringing nothing up. I called family for help to take it to the vet, and fearing poisoning gave it a detox injection, but the dog still struggled painfully and died vomiting blood. What happened? Can you explain?
Collapse, dry heaves, and death with blood vomiting can be from a bone or foreign object stuck in the throat, toxic food causing bleeding or poisoning, or a head injury from being hit. With the pet already deceased, a definitive cause is hard, but these are the main diagnostic directions.
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