Comments on: Dog Seizures http://www.fotiweb.com/2007/03/15/dog-seizures/ All things Foti! Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:34:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: k http://www.fotiweb.com/2007/03/15/dog-seizures/#comment-5794 k Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:31:39 +0000 http://www.fotiweb.com/2007/03/15/dog-seizures/#comment-5794 hi, i think my 7 year old bichon, has been having fits today. but they dont seem as dramatic as the ones here. one leg seems to go really stiff and rigid, then the stiffness spreads to her entire body, then she begins to shake, as though shes scared. during which she is still concious, and responsive (albeit a lil sluggish). they last around 2-3minutes, after which she seems fine. shes never had them before but today shes had 3. the vet doesnt seem worried either, i was just wondering if you had any advice for these more peaceful seizures. cheers x hi, i think my 7 year old bichon, has been having fits today. but they dont seem as dramatic as the ones here.
one leg seems to go really stiff and rigid, then the stiffness spreads to her entire body, then she begins to shake, as though shes scared. during which she is still concious, and responsive (albeit a lil sluggish). they last around 2-3minutes, after which she seems fine.
shes never had them before but today shes had 3.
the vet doesnt seem worried either, i was just wondering if you had any advice for these more peaceful seizures.
cheers x

]]> By: Peter Foti http://www.fotiweb.com/2007/03/15/dog-seizures/#comment-5581 Peter Foti Thu, 29 May 2008 13:52:01 +0000 http://www.fotiweb.com/2007/03/15/dog-seizures/#comment-5581 @oldsurfrat We noticed that when we put our dog on Potassium Bromide that she became much less active (very tired/weak). Our vet then recommended that we split her dosage and give her half in the morning and half at night (vs. a full dosage once a day). That seemed to make a difference. She is still not as energetic as she was before the medication, but at least she's not totally wiped out. Also, your vet may adjust her dosage up or down, so if it's really wiping her out you might want to ask your vet about a smaller dosage and/or splitting it into smaller servings. @oldsurfrat
We noticed that when we put our dog on Potassium Bromide that she became much less active (very tired/weak). Our vet then recommended that we split her dosage and give her half in the morning and half at night (vs. a full dosage once a day). That seemed to make a difference. She is still not as energetic as she was before the medication, but at least she’s not totally wiped out.

Also, your vet may adjust her dosage up or down, so if it’s really wiping her out you might want to ask your vet about a smaller dosage and/or splitting it into smaller servings.

]]> By: oldsurfrat http://www.fotiweb.com/2007/03/15/dog-seizures/#comment-5580 oldsurfrat Thu, 29 May 2008 13:16:33 +0000 http://www.fotiweb.com/2007/03/15/dog-seizures/#comment-5580 I have recently put my dog on a bromide for her seizures -- the cure seems worse than the seizure -- has anyone else had a problem with too much potassium bromide? she has most of her coordination, she pants, and paces and her breathing and heartbeat seem extremely shallow -- AND she is horribly miserable -- the vet just tells me they are just sideeffects -- any experience to tell me I have recently put my dog on a bromide for her seizures — the cure seems worse than the seizure — has anyone else had a problem with too much potassium bromide? she has most of her coordination, she pants, and paces and her breathing and heartbeat seem extremely shallow — AND she is horribly miserable — the vet just tells me they are just sideeffects — any experience to tell me

]]> By: phillydiva1 http://www.fotiweb.com/2007/03/15/dog-seizures/#comment-5435 phillydiva1 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:35:12 +0000 http://www.fotiweb.com/2007/03/15/dog-seizures/#comment-5435 My dog has had epilespsy for about two years; he is a 5 year old German Shorthaired Pointer. He had been doing well on Phenobarb. The original dose had to be increased in the first year due to having another seizure. Dash now has had one seizure in February. 2 weeks ago in March, he had another one. This morning, about 2am, he had another one, followed by one at 4:00am, and another at 8:30am. My husband is with him at the veterinarian right now and I am waiting to hear from him (I am at work). I am worried sick. What can this mean? Possibly only just needs an increase in Phenobarb? Try a new medication. My worse nightmare is that he has a brain tumor. I am sitting here on pins and needles. Thanks. Jan My dog has had epilespsy for about two years; he is a 5 year old German Shorthaired Pointer. He had been doing well on Phenobarb. The original dose had to be increased in the first year due to having another seizure. Dash now has had one seizure in February. 2 weeks ago in March, he had another one. This morning, about 2am, he had another one, followed by one at 4:00am, and another at 8:30am. My husband is with him at the veterinarian right now and I am waiting to hear from him (I am at work). I am worried sick. What can this mean? Possibly only just needs an increase in Phenobarb? Try a new medication. My worse nightmare is that he has a brain tumor. I am sitting here on pins and needles. Thanks. Jan

]]> By: Wumpus http://www.fotiweb.com/2007/03/15/dog-seizures/#comment-5361 Wumpus Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:21:50 +0000 http://www.fotiweb.com/2007/03/15/dog-seizures/#comment-5361 Nancy, you did the right thing. Even on the medication, life becomes unbearable for all, at least in my case. I am almost certain my dog had another seizure today. Nancy, you did the right thing. Even on the medication, life becomes unbearable for all, at least in my case. I am almost certain my dog had another seizure today.

]]> By: Peter Foti http://www.fotiweb.com/2007/03/15/dog-seizures/#comment-5059 Peter Foti Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:40:01 +0000 http://www.fotiweb.com/2007/03/15/dog-seizures/#comment-5059 @Nancy Hi Nancy. That's rough. I can't say whether or not you did the right thing, but I think the vet probably would have advised you if it wasn't the right thing to do. I'm sorry for your loss, and I think your decision is certainly understandable. I know 3 minutes is scary enough... I can't imagine what I'd do if it went on for an hour and a half. My sincerest condolences. -Peter @Nancy
Hi Nancy. That’s rough. I can’t say whether or not you did the right thing, but I think the vet probably would have advised you if it wasn’t the right thing to do. I’m sorry for your loss, and I think your decision is certainly understandable. I know 3 minutes is scary enough… I can’t imagine what I’d do if it went on for an hour and a half. My sincerest condolences.
-Peter

]]> By: Nancy Davis http://www.fotiweb.com/2007/03/15/dog-seizures/#comment-5058 Nancy Davis Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:37:49 +0000 http://www.fotiweb.com/2007/03/15/dog-seizures/#comment-5058 Hello, About a month aga my dog had a seisure that lasted about three minutes. This was the first sseizure I ever saw. I took my dog to the Vet and she told me after examining the dog that the dog looked fine. She said if the dog experienced another seizure we would have to do some tests and possible medication. Last night my do had a seizure that would not stop. It lasted over one and a half hours.I took the dog to the emergency clinic were they told me they could do some tests but the prognosis looked grave. I put my dog dolly to sleep. Did I do the right thing please comment thank you Nancy Davis Hello,
About a month aga my dog had a seisure that lasted about three minutes. This was the first sseizure I ever saw. I took my dog to the Vet and she told me after examining the dog that the dog looked fine. She said if the dog experienced another seizure we would have to do some tests and possible medication. Last night my do had a seizure that would not stop. It lasted over one and a half hours.I took the dog to the emergency clinic were they told me they could do some tests but the prognosis looked grave. I put my dog dolly to sleep. Did I do the right thing please comment thank you Nancy Davis

]]> By: kendra-k http://www.fotiweb.com/2007/03/15/dog-seizures/#comment-4956 kendra-k Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:04:07 +0000 http://www.fotiweb.com/2007/03/15/dog-seizures/#comment-4956 Hi i have a 17 year old pom----my luvees--to the rest of the world the one and only "Mr. Littles" He has been having these nasty fits since age 7, tested neg for all possible reasons. Usualy about every 5 to 6 months sometimes longer periods between he'll have 2 to 3 a day for a period of 2 to 4 days (Varies). Ive learned to just talk him thru them get him into the tub as soon as i can(he loves looking handsome anyway)the water does seem to help them be shorter and just let him ride it out, there really isnt much more you can do. He is dazed and confused for approx. 20 minutes after walking laps around the house,walking into things,stumbling and panting , he gets very hungry and thirsty.i was just wondering--- could the level of "my" stress be causing these awful fits to my little buddy?He seems to have them when im stressed out -- and tonight he has had 3---i have been extremely stressed the past few days------also 3 months ago when he had his last fit---i was very stressed -am i nuts or could it be? Hi i have a 17 year old pom—-my luvees–to the rest of the world the one and only “Mr. Littles” He has been having these nasty fits since age 7, tested neg for all possible reasons. Usualy about every 5 to 6 months sometimes longer periods between he’ll have 2 to 3 a day for a period of 2 to 4 days (Varies). Ive learned to just talk him thru them get him into the tub as soon as i can(he loves looking handsome anyway)the water does seem to help them be shorter and just let him ride it out, there really isnt much more you can do. He is dazed and confused for approx. 20 minutes after walking laps around the house,walking into things,stumbling and panting , he gets very hungry and thirsty.i was just wondering— could the level of “my” stress be causing these awful fits to my little buddy?He seems to have them when im stressed out — and tonight he has had 3—i have been extremely stressed the past few days——also 3 months ago when he had his last fit—i was very stressed -am i nuts or could it be?

]]> By: teeohseven http://www.fotiweb.com/2007/03/15/dog-seizures/#comment-4677 teeohseven Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:12:18 +0000 http://www.fotiweb.com/2007/03/15/dog-seizures/#comment-4677 hello: i have a male pomeranian named bear who is three years old. For the first year and a half of his life he had about four seizures. He doesn't have seizures anymore (which is good) but, now he has a really hard time walking, and he seems to shake all over a lot. we took him to the vet and got x-rays and nothing came up in the x-rays, and we really dont have the money for neurological work..so if anybody has any idea what might be going on Please comment back. thank you. hello:
i have a male pomeranian named bear who is three years old. For the first year and a half of his life he had about four seizures. He doesn’t have seizures anymore (which is good) but, now he has a really hard time walking, and he seems to shake all over a lot. we took him to the vet and got x-rays and nothing came up in the x-rays, and we really dont have the money for neurological work..so if anybody has any idea what might be going on Please comment back.
thank you.

]]> By: poorsickmaddie http://www.fotiweb.com/2007/03/15/dog-seizures/#comment-4656 poorsickmaddie Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:15:47 +0000 http://www.fotiweb.com/2007/03/15/dog-seizures/#comment-4656 Well after she came off the valium - she wasn't having seizures, but she had another one this morning. I was getting ready to leave for work and heard some noises in the living room. It was like a door banging noise. So I went in there and she was laying in the floor with her back up against the door. Full seizure. It lasted about 2 minutes. It was a very violent seizure. She paddled her legs for about 1.5 minute then for the last 30 seconds or so, she pulled her legs up, toward her, they were all bent up and she was rigid. It was odd. I was calm this time - since I knew what it was. I just was trying to make sure her head didn't hit the wall, and that she was breathing and I watched what she did more closely because the vets said to try to remember what she is doing- like did she paddle her legs. Her spider bite - has healed. We are guessing (me and 3 vets) that it was a black widow bite. If it were from a brown recluse, her tissue probably would have been rotting off, or she would have more of left over area. However, she does have a scar, her hair is burned off her leg , like down her vein, where the toxin ran through her vessel down her leg. She got bit up at the top of her leg, like in the groin area where the leg comes over the abdomen. The bite area itself has healed, but where there was a long scab down her leg -which oozed for about 36 hours after the bite - her hair is gone and you can see this completely white line of skin. So we are going to put her on Phenylbarbitol. They still think this is just related to the bite and that her seizure threshold just got lowered and we just need to get it back up. On a good note - she came out of this one fairly quickly. After her 2nd seizure (day of the bite) she was blind and confused and wobbly legged for about 20 minutes. Today she was blind and confused and only slightly wobbly legged for about 5 minutes, and once the 5 minutes were up, she recovered really well and was really back to normal. She also did not get thirsty or hungry after this seizure. I too was told that my dog was too old to just develop epilepsy. At six and a half, she would have already had symptoms. I just hope she recovers. She is such a sweet dog. On Sunday I had been down in the floor doing yoga and I swear to you, she laid down and did some stretches too! I wish I had it on video. Well after she came off the valium - she wasn’t having seizures, but she had another one this morning. I was getting ready to leave for work and heard some noises in the living room. It was like a door banging noise. So I went in there and she was laying in the floor with her back up against the door. Full seizure. It lasted about 2 minutes. It was a very violent seizure. She paddled her legs for about 1.5 minute then for the last 30 seconds or so, she pulled her legs up, toward her, they were all bent up and she was rigid. It was odd. I was calm this time - since I knew what it was. I just was trying to make sure her head didn’t hit the wall, and that she was breathing and I watched what she did more closely because the vets said to try to remember what she is doing- like did she paddle her legs.

Her spider bite - has healed. We are guessing (me and 3 vets) that it was a black widow bite. If it were from a brown recluse, her tissue probably would have been rotting off, or she would have more of left over area. However, she does have a scar, her hair is burned off her leg , like down her vein, where the toxin ran through her vessel down her leg. She got bit up at the top of her leg, like in the groin area where the leg comes over the abdomen. The bite area itself has healed, but where there was a long scab down her leg -which oozed for about 36 hours after the bite - her hair is gone and you can see this completely white line of skin.
So we are going to put her on Phenylbarbitol. They still think this is just related to the bite and that her seizure threshold just got lowered and we just need to get it back up.
On a good note - she came out of this one fairly quickly. After her 2nd seizure (day of the bite) she was blind and confused and wobbly legged for about 20 minutes. Today she was blind and confused and only slightly wobbly legged for about 5 minutes, and once the 5 minutes were up, she recovered really well and was really back to normal. She also did not get thirsty or hungry after this seizure.
I too was told that my dog was too old to just develop epilepsy. At six and a half, she would have already had symptoms.

I just hope she recovers. She is such a sweet dog. On Sunday I had been down in the floor doing yoga and I swear to you, she laid down and did some stretches too! I wish I had it on video.

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