Dog seizure symptoms treatment

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Avatar n tn The key is to document the timing when they happen. I had an old dog who had one known seizure when he turned 12, and that was it. If he had any others it was out of our sight, and that was the end of it. Hopefully that's what your experience will be as well.
Avatar m tn It IS very scary to watch a beloved pet go through a seizure, particularly a grand mal seizure. At least with you and your husband both being nurses you kind of know what to expect and how to deal with it, so you are a bit ahead of the game there. When or if your Archie has another seizure, talk to him throughout the whole event in a reassuring voice. He WILL hear you even though it may seem like he doesn't.
Avatar m tn I've read many many many blogs about how dogs are reacting to Phenobarb treatment for seizures. It is so concerning and I am so confused what to do. For a few months after a lipoma removal surgery, our dog Ranger started to 'trip' while walking. Then a few days ago he had a seizure during the night and again about 9 hours later. We took him to the vet yesterday and were told they could try treating him for epilepsy, but it could also be a brain tumor causing the issue.
Avatar m tn Has anyone had their dog get seizures as a side effect of the dog flu vaccine? And has keppra been successful as a sole treatment option?
570306 tn?1222713377 It can sometimes take several hours, sometimes a full day, for a dog to completely return to normal after a seizure. Your vet's first reaction in doing nothing was reasonable. Sometimes seizures happen and that's the one and only seizure a dog will ever have. However, now that your dog has had a second seizure and one that lasted so terribly long, you need to go back to your vet. Your dog will likely be put on phenobarbitol as a seizure preventive.
Avatar m tn Hello Johnny...IMO, NO this is not normal! Normally after a seizure, a dog will be tired, but be pretty much normal after 20 or so minutes.....Though not as common, 24 hrs. is possible...... Most Vets don't give much thought to 1 seizure...It's after a second or third that more attention is paid....I personally would be back at your Vet Monday to better evaluate your guy..... The elevated Liver enzymes may be a clue, but these continuing effects (Ataxia) is again, NOT normal!
Avatar m tn I have never heard of a vet requesting video of any dog behavior, as normally when people bring in seizure dogs, the vet will keep the dog for observation himself, and so any seizures can be treated immediately. I'm NOT a vet, and you description alone has told ME plenty to give you good advice on this. Back to possibilities: I have seen seizure dogs have their first seizure, pop out of it before the vet could run down the hall, and appear to be fine.
Avatar f tn shes due back at the vets tomorrow but I was wondering if anyone else had seen these symptoms in there dogs after a seizure,getting worried that something might be wrong...i would really appreciate any information...thank you....
Avatar f tn Try not to panic when it happens. Let the seizure run its course and keep your dog out of the way of things like furniture that may harm him. It's very common for dogs and humans to vomit, defecate and/or urinate in the course of a seizure. You'll want to make sure your dog doesn't breathe in stomach contents if he vomits. Recovery time is always necessary and at least an hour is usually needed. Some dogs may need the rest of the day to fully recovery.
1939887 tn?1323790149 m not sure if this was her post-seizure face or if this was during a seizure. When I finally saw a seizure, they were tiny little things without any limb movement. It would just be a facial twitch or the muscles in her side. Very hard to detect in a fluffy dog! The cause of her seizures was a brain tumor. So this is a possibility with your dog. Be aware that if this is the case with your dog, she might inadvertently hurt you.
Avatar f tn I realize there is potential for him to have more seizures, but I dont think that means I should put him down, if I dont continue with diagnostics and treatment. Even if my dog does have a brain tumor, I'm not going to put him through cancer treatment...it's too much to put a 15 yr old through. I think he can continue to live a quality life. Thanks for any responses!
Avatar f tn In my opinion, the slip, and the falling off the bed, followed by seizure is most likely your dog was starting to go into one. Usually they start getting disoriented before going into a seizure.
Avatar f tn Does anyone know if a dog (like a human) is aware when having a grand mal seizure?
Avatar f tn Thanks...seen some dog food in the vets today..going back tomorrow to get some.thanks again....
Avatar f tn Sorry but this is just odd. Does your dog even have a seizure disorder? I have never heard of such a thing.
Avatar m tn My dog tio had suffered 2 seizures he was with my parents and I was at my work it happened very suddenly. he did have kidney disease but was doing ok days prior to this happening he started having breathing difficulty and as I say he seemed pretty well up until then. my parents had been to the vet and when I got home I sat with him while he suffered 4 more seizures I decided that I could not see him suffer and we went to vet and tio got the jag to sleep as u can imagine has been upsetting.
Avatar m tn Thank you, we stopped taking it. I lowered dose of anti seizure med and she had another seizure. So at this time I'm not sure what to do.
543578 tn?1214412007 My little Poodle had the same symptoms as your dog & it was a seizure...just one though. She also had Pancreatitis & was a sick baby. She did recover though...after a 4 day stay at the Vet. When she had a seizure, she laid on her side, kicking & thrashing her legs, foaming at the mouth & lost her bodily functions. She stared & her eyes were huge. She was out of it for about 4-5 minutes.
Avatar f tn Docorate is a medication approved for treatment of psychiatric symptoms, and not generally used to treat siezures. In many U.S. practices the drill is only to prescribe medications to control siezures after the third documented siezure. That is not to say the medication is innapropriate. There are many unanswered questions regarding the patient's symptoms and general medical status.
Avatar f tn If you notice any of the other symptoms of seizure activity immediately following the behavior, even if it is the symptoms of a petit mal seizure, should be reported to your vet. If the dog displays no other symptoms of seizure activity either before or after the fly-catching episode, then chances are it is a doggie OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Obsessive--compulsive disorders in dogs are not at all uncommon. Some of the will incessantly lick their paws.
Avatar n tn He gave us doxycycline for possibble tick born disease. We have not seen a seizure since, other symptoms still persist. She soon after started becoming more congested with nasal drainage, hard swallowing, smacking, and coughing (and once vomitted) up white mucus from deep in her chest. A specialist said she may have heart disease:negative results. Next it might be a mass causing blockage and causing edema, but did not address the respiratory issues/ears/sunuses etc...