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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.
Hamster behaving abnormally after a head injury?
Abnormal behavior in a hamster after a head injury is likely due to brain nerve damage or head trauma causing impaired nerve function. Seek professional veterinary care promptly.
What symptoms appear before a dog dies from a head injury?
Severe head trauma may cause head tilt, drooling, convulsions and foaming before death, then stiffness and incontinence. Survivors may have sequelae.
My Cat Had a Bald Spot with a Sesame-Sized Scar on Its Head; That’s Gone but a New One Appeared on the Body
The bald spot may be an old injury scar or follicle damage. If there's no itching, pain, or other sign and hair regrows, no worry. If hair loss worsens or other signs appear, see a vet.
21 Hours After Being Stepped On: ~2-Month-Old Kitten Has Weak Hind Legs, Can’t Keep Balance, Can’t Stand, Head Thrown Back, Not Eating, Sleeps Constantly
If a kitten can't walk normally over 24 hours after being stepped on, it's an emergency—likely lower-body paralysis from spinal/nerve injury. Needs X-ray/MRI and possibly surgery, acupuncture, or rehab.
My parrot’s head is bald with blood, some feather shafts pulled out showing a round hole—normal? How to treat?
The head feathers were likely pulled out forcefully; check for injury from people or other animals. Over-preening or cage-mates plucking can cause baldness. If the parrot plucked itself, check the skin for parasites or itching.
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.
A one-year-old unneutered unvaccinated tabby; a big box fell on its head during moving; since then odd, quiet, dull; small city can’t check
Head injury with dementia-like signs may be brain nerve damage; see a vet for professional care. If unable, follow vet advice with neuro drugs, but prognosis is poor if incomplete. Since it eats normally, daily life is usually unaffected.