Golden Retrievers : Golden Retriever Dog Forums - View Single Post - Ben collapsed last night, but seems fine now

goldensmum · #4 (**permalink**) 02-08-2010, 07:08 AM

This happened to Holly about 5 times - she was 13 when it first happened, and scared the £$%^ out of us. We rushed her to the vet, carried her in because she was completely unable to walk, and we feared the worst. After about 20 minutes she sat up looked round as if to say"what's going on" and she seemed fine. After checking heart etc, our vet said she had had a minor stroke, and it would likely happen again. She was quieter for about a day and then back to normal. This happened as I say about 5 times - no warning whatsover - she would just drop.

Our vet did say that usually they show signs of recovery after about 20 - 25 minutes, so if it did happen again we would be prepared, and each time she took about 15 minutes to come round.

Hugs to Ben