
There are two mechanisms that cause strokes in dogs:

Virginia Sinnott, of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Angell Medical Center, explains that a stroke is caused by a loss of blood flow to parts of the brain that leads to tissue damage and neurologic abnormalities. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment of strokes in dogs will help you to be a savvy pet parent.

Brett Levitzke, medical director of the Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group in Brooklyn, N.Y. With the increased availability of MRI and CT scans for pets, strokes are being diagnosed more frequently, says Dr. As a pet parent, you might be surprised to learn that dogs can have strokes, too, although much less frequently than people do.

Chances are, you know someone who has had a stroke and have seen the life-altering impact it can have.
