My dog hit her head on a car. How to check for head injury at home?

The only method of ruling out traumatic brain injury with 100% certainty is with advanced imaging modalities like CT and MRI. If your dog is not experiencing any neurologic deficits, is reacting light and is visually sound, and has normal mental acuity, it is unlikely there is any brain damage. Regardless of what you may notice at home, getting struck by a vehicle is definitely something that I would take Otis to the vet to get looked over. Even though you aren't seeing anything obvious, they can make sure there isn't any free fluid in the abdomen or air in the thoracic cavity.

Monitor for any vomiting or trouble walking or a head tilt. If you notice any eye movements jumping back and forth or a head tilt, that is a sign of head trauma. If you notice no signs after 12 -24 hours then you have nothing to worry about

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about L. From your description, it sounds like she is fine. I'd just keep an eye on her for the next day to be safe, but I suspect there will be no issues. I hope this helps!

Poor Meadow. I would not be concerned as long as meadow is eating,drinking and acting normally. However, if she seems disoriented, sleepy or having any neurologic signs like seizures I would recommend taking her to the vet as soon as possible for a good physical exam and possible medications. i hope that helps

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. If Daisy is acting normal and is not showing any abnormal symptoms, then I would continue to monitor her for now. If she still seems depressed / lethargic, then I would recommend having a veterinarian examine her so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Poor Bruno! I am sure it hurt when he hit his head. Monitor him for any abnormal signs and have your vet take a look at him if you notice anything concerning, like disorientation, unsteadiness, unequal or dilated pupils, nausea, etc. If he just hit his head while turning around there probably wasn't enough force to cause any major damage.

He will probably be OK, however I would closely observe him for the next 24 hrs for signs of unusual behaviors, lethargy, or vomiting. If any of this occurs, Jax needs to be taken to a veterinarian or emergency room right away to assess him for more serious complications.