dog stroke

Question
why  can't my dog walk at all . and she won't eat at all . we think that she had  a stroke ,because she  is paralysis from  the waist  down . what  should  i  do. it  was  fine  sat at  2:00 a.m. and  that we found her  on  the  porch  at  12:00 p.m. and  she  couldn't  get  up  at  all .she just lays around   it's  been 6 days. she  is  13 yrs.old .

Answer
Hello -

Please schedule an appointment with your veterinarian as soon as possible. It sounds as though your pet may have had a stroke as a result of congestive heart failure.

Paralysis is common. Your veterinarian will run a few tests to be sure if the condition is correct. If she has CHF she will be put on a diuretic such as Lasix and other blood thinning and heart regulating drugs such as Digitox.

Given her age, this is a common illness. It is best to keep her comfortable at all times. You may put a few drops of Lavender oil on her favorite place to snuggle which will ensure her a more restful sleep.

After taking her to the vet ad CHF has been established you may supplement her diet with Hawthorne Berry. Hawthorne successfully destroys experimentally-induced blockade of anaerobic glycolysis, a condition that typifies some forms of heart disease cause by enzyme insufficiency. The effects of hawthorn and digitalis (Digitox) are synergistic, such that only half the normal dose of digitalis is required if hawthorn is also being used.

I hope this information has helped you and your pet.

If you would like information on natural and herbal remedies for human and animal concerns please contact me at wintersaurora@yahoo.com and I will be happy to assist you and send you a catalog of my home made herbal remedies.

Thank you and best wishes to you and your pet. Keep me posted on her condition, I may be able to help you more in the future.

Sincerely,
Sharon Hubbs, AHG
Certified Natural Health Consultant & Herbalist