sas Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 My dog has a couple of different conditions and his aggression will spike when the conditions spike but I don't just ignore his behaviour just because he's 'sick'. Keep working at it with the vets. Crate the dog when you can't deal with the dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PandaGirl Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 (edited) Will go out and see the Vet again tomorrow. Could a behaviour change like this be caused by a blow to the head? Such as running head first into our trailer at full Fetch speed? Edited November 1, 2009 by PandaGirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I think that could be a possibility Pandagirl. I also think the thyroid testing is very important if you can get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PandaGirl Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Back to the vet tomorrow . She's looking really skinny now, her hips and ribs are so obvious but she's still eating 2 full meals a day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Could a behaviour change like this be caused by a blow to the head? Such as running head first into our trailer at full Fetch speed? Brain injury can cause all sorts of changes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PandaGirl Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Could a behaviour change like this be caused by a blow to the head? Such as running head first into our trailer at full Fetch speed? Brain injury can cause all sorts of changes That terrifies me, she hit it literally head on, cut her eyebrow fairly deep. And that was the first day she ever showed aggression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Could a behaviour change like this be caused by a blow to the head? Such as running head first into our trailer at full Fetch speed? Brain injury can cause all sorts of changes :p That terrifies me, she hit it literally head on, cut her eyebrow fairly deep. And that was the first day she ever showed aggression. Oh gosh, make this very clear to your vet so they can investigate fully. I have my fingers crossed for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PandaGirl Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 *cries* She looked so sad and hurt when I left her at the vet again, and some moron on another forum has said I'm wrong for feeding my animals a raw diet because 'dogs shouldn't eat just meat'. Wank, raw can include veggies also. He cited the RSPCA as evidence. Enough said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PandaGirl Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 Bumping. Her aggression is seriously looking like it's jealousy driven. She's just gone at my cat who she's always loved. He was smooching on my bed and she came into my room and saw him and lunged. How can I get her to realise she's not top dog? She's fed after all of us, I'm trying to get my father (who's most uncooporative) to keep her off the couch and to stop feeding her every time he sits down with food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I am guessing dogs can be affected like humans...if a certain part of the brain is injured,then the emotional responses/physical actions controlled by that part of the brain are affected. Some frontal lobe damage (like that of vehicle accidents) in humans can lead to all sorts of odd behaviour- loss of inhibitions..all sorts. So- I am surmising that blow to her head has done some damage JUST GUESSING, of course . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PandaGirl Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 I guess it's the next thing to look at if her thyroid comes back clear. She always looks so horrified after she's been nasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 (edited) Seems like your next steps are to have a phone/web consult with a Vet Behaviourist (probably SABS is your best bet but whoever is registered to work in the NT) and have them review the blood results. And/or have an MRI/PET Scan done to see if there is any other physiological reason. If nothing shows up in the medical reports then it seems as though she will need a drastic change of routine and boundaries but you need someone qualified to design this for you based on a thorough history and also someone that provides phone support should you run into difficulties. If you have the means to fly her it may be worth finding a Specialist Centre who have imaging facilities and a Behaviourist on site or fairly close together in location. Mel. Edited November 5, 2009 by Staff'n'Toller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PandaGirl Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 All her tests have come back negative. And her health has really improved. However her aggression is getting worse. It's like a switch goes off in her head and she turns nasty, then just as suddenly she's ok again. But our other dog is starting to really fight back. At the moment she's getting a time out in the toilet ( very boring) and that seemed to be working. But now she's stared attacking him while we're having dinner so I guess I have to separate her from that too. She's been sent to bed without her dinner tonight because of had behaviour. I have no idea if I'm handling this the right way. I just miss my baby girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Can your vet recommend anyone you can see about the behaviour? or a veterinary behaviourist who is comfortable and experienced doing phone consultations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PandaGirl Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 My vet reccomended obedience, none of the vets at the practice are able to reccomend anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 (edited) She's been sent to bed without her dinner tonight because of had behaviour. Sorry the aggression seems to be escalating, but she will not learn anything from that exercise ...except that she's hungry what you say about a 'switch' could be right.. I have seen dogs with brain tumours do that.... Edited November 18, 2009 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PandaGirl Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 I didn't think she'd learn anything, i'm just at my wits end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 i'm just at my wits end. I know you must be.. .. but having her hungry doesn't achieve anything for you, or her, really... Honestly, I think it's something to do with that blow to her head..or some short circuit in her brain ..but that's just my take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PandaGirl Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 Thanks for your PM, will look into making that call when I get paid. Will also look at getting a second opinion from another vet clinic, the one i use now still aren't taking the blow to her head very seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 still aren't taking the blow to her head very seriously. Oh --- that must be frustrating. *fingers crossed for you* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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