[tpmintx]

I am not a vet. I did not play a vet on TV. I have had dogs, and have one now. Find an emergency vet now and go there. If you live in a big city, they are around.

My prayers are with you and your dog.

[JRandomFreeper]

Find a vet that will come out or is available ASAP.

Or do your own .22 caliber doctoring.

No reasonable vet will answer your question on a public forum. There are emergency vets. Large animal vets are almost always available.

/johnny

[Political Junkie Too]

Go to your nearest 24-hour veterinary hospital.

-PJ

[Sarah Barracuda]

First of all, what kind of dog is he..secondly, other then not being able to stand, does he want to eat, does he seem like he is in pain? Strokes are very rare in dogs, that is true..how long has this been going on? I will do some research online and see what I can find. I am a dog lover and have two dogs myself so I will pray for your dog’s quick recovery. Do you have a animal hospital in your area..I know it may cost more money to take him there but if it’s necessary you have to do it

[americanophile]

Did he eat something poisonous? This could explain the darting eyes and deteriorating condition.

[RegulatorCountry]

Is there not an emergency vet in your area?

I’m not a vet, but have encountered people asking about symptoms similar to this on a forum for people whose dogs have been diagnosed with cancer. It could be a sort of infection that often gets misdiagnosed, but can be treated. Do a web search for “vestibular syndrome.”

[Hildy]

You have my sincere prayers, but PLEASE, PLEASE, take that animal to an emergency animal hospital...now.

[azishot]

Please, please take your dog to an emergency vet. clinic now. They’re open 24/7.

[knarf]

My dog did all that over a period of two or three days. I had called a vet and a friend that breeds Jack Russels ... their advice was ... put him down.

I did.

[Texas Eagle]

Mrs. Eagle is a Licensed Veterinary Technician. She wants to know how old the dog is. And what kind of dog it is.

She also asks if its possible may have ingested snail bait or rat poison.

[smokingfrog]

try pinging vetvetdoug

[Ron/GA]

If it is a stroke, there is nothing that you can do. Particularly, if this has been developing all day.

Check these links out.Vestibular Syndrome is probably what you are dealing with and your dog will probably be ok in a few days: Peripheral Vestibular Syndrome and here: Vestibular Disease

Good luck!

[SWAMPSNIPER]

Has the dog been outdoors? This could be tick paralysis, check for ticks.

[Texas Eagle]

Gatorade or Pedia-lite would be best.

She also says the average lifespan for Labs is 12 to 14 years so your suspicion of a stroke may be correct.

[kanawa]

Ping

[goat granny]

Had one of my dogs in about 2 months ago with the same thing, the eyes darting is the tell tale sign...She spent the night at the vets, had an IV and was sent home the next day with steroids and anti-biotics for 10 days...shes’ fine now. Its an inner ear problem. I will check out the name on a vet clinic I have in my favorites and email you the link and name of it...My dog was fine one night and the next morning she couldn't walk more than 1 step without banging into the wall or falling...the vet took me an an emergency and as soon as she looked at the dogs eyes, had a diagnosis...

[Texas Eagle]

Mrs. Eagle says if he did have a stroke, the vet can give him anti-seizure medication.

[I'm ALL Right!]

Do not hesitate to take your dog in right now. Hope all goes well.

[BruceysMom]

Prayers up. Keep him hydrated, something with electrolytes. (I’ve worked with dogs for over 30 years) A vet asap.

[Hetty_Fauxvert]

I haven’t read other posts so others may tell you the same thing ... but remember you are NOT limited to your usual vet. If you were having a heart attack, would you try to get through to your own doc, or go straight to the emergency room??? Your dog’s symptoms sound serious. Look in your phone book for Veterinarian, Emergency, and take them there. They will charge you about twice the usual rate (say, 75 or 80 bucks instead of 35 or 40) just to see him, but after that, the rates are usually pretty comparable. And they are open all night. There should be at least one emergency vet in your phone book and maybe more than one.

Do it NOW — your wife will not be happy if she comes home to a dead or dying dog when you could have taken him to the all night vet. Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!