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My 8-week-old puppy fell on concrete. What are head injury signs?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 3 days old | 1.76 lbs

Hi there. My 8 week old puppy fell from my arms onto concrete about 40 minutes ago. I’ve felt him all over and no where hurts. He yelped when he fell and I’m just worried he’s hurt his head. I’ve got myself so upset about this

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Tomasz Wnuk

Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on April 9th, 2020

The first question to answer is, if he lost his consciousness when he fell. Being 'knocked out' suggest brain trauma, concussion at least. If he was conscious at all times, then most likely the brain did not suffer any serious injury. Dogs have relatively small brains (compared to human), which are also well protected by the skull bones. Brain injuries are much less common in dogs than in human patients. So, my advice is : as long as Milo is looking normal, he is bright and alert, he is not vomiting, his pupils are of equal size, he is not in any obvious pain or discomfort you should monitor him at home. If he becomes lethargic, weak on legs, crying for no reason or vomiting you need to call your regular vets or your nearest emergency service asap.
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