Accidentally kneed my dog's head. Concussion or memory loss risk?

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Timmy is adorable! I think he will be just fine! He is an adult dog and all of his bones are mature and less fragile than a puppy Chihuahua. The breed does has a soft spot on their head but bumping him with your leg shouldn't hurt him. Just watch him and make sure he is eating and active! Don't be so hard on yourself, accidents happen. Have a good day!

Hello. Max may have really bruised his head, or may even have a mild concussion. You will need to decide if his behavior is really strange & worrisome & this warrants an emergency visit. If he just shakes his head every so often & otherwise seems fine, then he should be OK. See how he is in the morning & if he still seems to be bothered by the fall, do have him evaluated by a veterinarian. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor baby!! I think if he is acting fine now he will continue to be fine! Just watch him closely for the next 24 hours. Things to be concern about are crying in pain, excessive tiredness, not wanting to eat, etc. I wish you the best!

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Bella. Poor girl. This would not cause a concussion, it would have to be something very heavy. I doubt she needs a vet visit. She will be fine. I hope this helps!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Duke! He will be fine! If he didn't pass out or act abnormal immediately after being hit I doubt very much that any head trauma occurred. If he has continued to act normal I again think he is fine. Have a good day

Concussions can be tough to diagnose and can be very serious (just like in humans). Here is a link which may help: https://www.petcoach.co/article/concussions-in-dogs-what-you-should-know/ Without knowing the cause for the abnormal behavior, it's difficult to know how to treat him or if home care is even possible (just like humans, sometimes a doctor's care is absolutely needed). At home you want to make sure he is protected from harm such as falling down the stairs. You should make sure he is eating and drinking (you may need to bring him the bowls and hand feed him). There may only be so much you can do and there may be treatment he needs to avoid further complications. To be safe, I recommend to have your pup examined.

Yes, I think he’ll be fine. Luckily puppies are very resilient and many minor injuries heal quickly in young animals. If there was a serious head injury he would be lethargic, not responsive or not eat or drink normally. He may have some discomfort on his head for a day or so but probably no lasting issues. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Rex.