AboutKim Wingate Expertise I can answer general questions about Poodles. My specific area of expertise is Standard Poodles, but I will answer all questions about Poodles and dog related questions if I can. If I can't answer your question, I will be able to find information or someone who can.
Experience I am a Dog Groomer and Dog Trainer, who has raised Standard Poodles for over 20 years. I can answer Housebreaking questions, Obedience questions, Grooming questions, Breeding questions, and General Dog questions.
Organizations I am a member of the AKC.
Education/Credentials I have worked at several Pet stores in my area, worked for a year as a Vet Tech, was an apprentice for a Dog Trainer, and have also worked at a Grooming/Showing kennel for several months. I have also raised, shown, trained, and groomed my own Standard Poodles for over 20 years.
Question My 11 yr old poodle, Joannie, started acting strange about 4 days ago. The first day she started acting like this, she wouldn't eat all day. She just laid on the back of my chair, which is her favorite place to be. That night, she started stiffening out & acting like she wasn't "in this world", for a lack of any other way to explain it. Finally, after about 30 min. or so, she kinda came back at herself, but seems like she hurts really bad on her hip area. She will hardly walk, will not eat anything at all, all these days & she lets me know when she's thirsty & I help her down & put her right by her water bowl & she'll drink & go to her spot to pee & want back up in her laying spot. She sleeps most of the time. Sometimes, her nose feels warm & dry & sometimes, cold & moist. We do not have the money to take her to a vet, & we are very distressed. Is there anything we can do at home? What are we to expect to happen to her? We would appreciate any info.
Thanks,
Kathy Please don't want anyone to have my email address but you!
Answer Hello Kathy,
It sounds like your dog has either had a stroke or a seizure. There isn't really anything you can do but to make your dog as comfortable as possible and see if she gets better. If she seems to have a seizure again, record what she does, how long it lasts, and any other observations that you see and call your Vet just to let him know what happened. He might have some suggestions that he can give you.
You can give her a baby asprin if you think she is in really bad pain.
I wish I could help you further with this, but unless you take your dog to a Vet there isn't much you can do for her at home.
If you have other questions for me, please feel free to ask.
