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What are the consequences of walking a dog without holding a rope? The dog was hit and its skull cracked!

What are the consequences of walking a dog without holding a rope? The dog was hit and its skull cracked!

Leash is a necessary item for every dog family. It is the life rope of the dog. But the traction rope can not be worn well, but also need to check the tightness, too loose, when the dog is stimulated, suddenly burst, it is possible to break free directly, break into dangerous areas and cause accidents!

Today's case is a fatal crisis caused by the dog's escape from the leash.

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The protagonist of the case, Dian Dian, is a small teddy, lively and active. That day, the owner was taking Dian Dian for a walk outside. Unexpectedly, Dian Dian was so excited that he took off the collar directly. The owner was softhearted for a moment and did not put it on again. As a result, on the road, a car sped up. The sudden car accident nearly took Dian Dian's life.

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The family took Dian Dian who was unconscious after the accident to the hospital for emergency treatment. After Dian Dian was hit on the head by a car, his limbs were stiff and his mouth was bleeding. He had lost consciousness. No matter how he called Dian Dian, there was no response.

Clinical examination

After the examination of the emergency doctor, it was found that Dian Dian was unconscious, the color of the mucosa was normal, the CRT was normal, the heart rate was 120, the respiration was 40, and there was no obvious abnormality in the heart and lung auscultation. The limbs were curled up, the head and neck were tilted to the right and upward, the pupils on both sides were narrow, and there was no reflex. Trauma of chin skin, drooling, pain reflex of limbs, no other obvious skin contusion.

(1) Blood gas analysis showed hypokalemia and hyperglycemia, respiratory alkalosis with metabolic acidosis.

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(2) Routine blood test showed low white blood cells.

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(3) Biochemical evidence of elevated blood glucose

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2 MRI magnetic resonance examination

No obvious fracture or dislocation was found by DR imaging and X-ray examination, and the doctor recommended MRI examination of the head to detect the presence of brain contusion.

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3 Imaging examination

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The imaging report showed that a little bit of chronic disc degeneration was found, which showed the loss of original signal and corresponding density in the intervertebral space in the image. It is accompanied by a ventral central disc herniation that occludes the subarachnoid space without displacement or compression of the spinal cord.

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Examination revealed no swelling in the head and multiple non-compressive chronic disc herniations in the neck.

The posterior nasopharynx and cervical esophagus are slightly swollen and filled with fluid.

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Check the results

1. The result of the examination was a fracture of the right frontal bone in a curved shape. No intracranial injury was seen in the image, but brain contusion was suspected based on the clinical signs and symptoms.

2. Caudal occipital dysplasia with mild cerebellar herniation through the foramen magnum.
3. Multiple epidural non-compressive lesions in the cervical spine suggest chronic type IV disc herniation.
4. The caudal nasopharynx and cervical esophagus are full of fluid: further exclusion of bleeding is required.

Preliminary diagnosis

According to the results of the above examination, the doctor initially diagnosed Dian Dian as a skull fracture caused by a car accident.

Treatment plan

1. Oral administration is beneficial to diminish inflammation and resist infection.

2. Use mannitol to reduce intracranial pressure.
3. Give corticosteroid therapy.
4. Miraculous Kangtai nourishes nerves.
5. Bloodletting therapy by needling the extremities.
6. Acupuncture and moxibustion combined with traditional Chinese medicine.

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After a detailed diagnosis of the disease, Dr. Zhang Wenbin, who is good at traditional Chinese medicine, and Dr. Niu, the first doctor, began to use acupuncture and moxibustion to assist in the rehabilitation of traditional Chinese medicine.

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Although Dian Dian was seriously injured, he seemed to feel that he was afraid of himself. He was very clever to cooperate with the treatment. The taste of the Chinese medicine fed by the doctor was more stimulating, and Dian Dian drank it without any ambiguity.

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When Dian Dian just came to the hospital for emergency treatment, his parents sat beside him guarding Dian Dian, and his heart was broken. And fell into deep self-reproach, if at that time tied the traction rope, these things would not have happened.

Recovery from treatment

After five days of treatment, Dian Dian could not stand, his limbs twitched, and he could walk by himself, and his eyesight was partially restored.


Although Dian Dian has basically recovered, he still needs regular acupuncture and oral Chinese medicine treatment.

A little bit of case alert!

Walk the dog on a leash to prevent accidents

Parents walk their dogs almost every day and let them walk outdoors to consume excess energy and play happily. When you go out, you must ensure that the dog has a leash in hand, and the tightness should be worn well, so that the dog can not break free at will and cause accidents.


Dogs should also choose the right traction suit to do a good job of protection.

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