If your dog has a bleed on the brain, it's important to seek urgent veterinary attention. Would you recognize the warning signs?  What's most important is to spot tell-tale symptoms that alert you that an urgent vet trip is needed. Don't worry about reaching a specific diagnosis - leave that to the vet. 

The brain is the body's control center. When something affects its ability to work, such as a bleed, then the dog will show a range of symptoms that point towards brain injury. Seeking urgent treatment is important, but both minor and life-threatening problems can superficially look the same. If in doubt about your dog's health, err on the side of caution and see a vet who can investigate and start the appropriate treatment.

Recognizing the signs related to the brain is crucial. Seek help and let the vet reach a specific diagnosis. The symptoms of brain injury include:

If your dog is likely to throw a blood clot or has difficulty clotting blood, this raises the chances of a brain bleed. These dogs may have signs such as:

Imagine your dog shows signs of a brain injury. In addition, they have a medical history of sky-high blood pressure. Marry the two things together and a brain bleed shoots up the list of likely problems. 

What your dog has here is a predisposing factor (high blood pressure) which makes a brain bleed more likely. Accurately knowing your dog's medical history can point toward the cause of strange behavior and should prompt urgent action. 

Other factors that predispose towards brain bleeds include:

Drawing everything together, the important thing is not to reach a specific diagnosis (leave that to the vet). Instead, be aware of worrying signs which show the dog needs urgent veterinary attention. If in doubt, phone your vet to discuss the signs and they can guide you from there.