Concussion and brain contusion are diseases that cause total damage to the brain nerves due to blunt violent objects in the skull, which are manifested as brain dysfunction such as coma, reflex function decline or disappearance.
Concussion is just excessive vibration of brain tissue and no lesions visible to the naked eye. However, brain contusion is more serious than concussion, and is often accompanied by brain tissue damage, bleeding and edema.
Symptoms:
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Concussion: fall to the ground and fall into coma in an instant, the perceptual and reflex function decreases or disappears, the pupils are dilated, the breathing becomes slow, sometimes it makes asthma sounds, the pulse increases, the pulse is irregular, sometimes vomits and incontinence, etc.;
After a few minutes to several hours, it will slowly wake up, and the reflex function will gradually recover. At the same time, the muscle fibers in the whole body contract, causing convulsions and spasms, nystagmus, the sick dog raises his head and patrolls around, and after many struggles, he finally stands.
Brain contusion: Generally, brain symptoms are roughly similar to severe concussions, but the loss of consciousness is longer and the recovery is slow. Scars formed by brain tissue damage often leave some focal symptoms and epilepsy occurs.
Treatment:
When a dog's head is hit hard or even coma, you should seek medical attention immediately to avoid delaying the condition.
Let the dog's body lie on its side, raise its head and keep breathing smoothly, and use a water bag to cold compress the head to prevent cerebral hemorrhage.
When improving cerebral hypoxia, oxygen can be inhaled, providing a quiet living environment for dogs during treatment.
Prevention:
Pay attention to the safety of dogs, stay away from dangerous areas, and avoid hits, collisions, falls, falls, and traffic accidents.