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Dog just had a seizure
Posted on 11/4/22 at 2:14 am
Posted on 11/4/22 at 2:14 am
Not really sure what to do. My standard poodle just had a seizure. Lasted 2-3 minutes, and she's back to herself, albeit very tired it seems. But it's also 2 in the morning....My husband is out of town for work, and the little one is sleeping. Does she need to see a vet tonight? Or can it wait until the morning?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Posted on 11/4/22 at 2:18 am to drunkenpunkin
Does it have blood sugar issues? Just monitor and have her/he checked out in the morning
This post was edited on 11/4/22 at 2:19 am
Posted on 11/4/22 at 2:21 am to charlestonchief
She's never had an issue with anything. It was just out of the blue. 
She's in the bed with me and resting. Thanks for responding so late! I just didn't want to go to sleep if she needed to be seen tonight.
She's in the bed with me and resting. Thanks for responding so late! I just didn't want to go to sleep if she needed to be seen tonight.
Posted on 11/4/22 at 2:21 am to drunkenpunkin
quote:she doesn’t need to see a vet at all if this is her first episode. If it continues then see y’all vet, they will put her on Phenobarbital. She is not going through any pain but make sure she has water available afterwards and simply comfort her during the episode
Does she need to see a vet tonight? Or can it wait until the morning?
Posted on 11/4/22 at 2:24 am to HoboDickCheese
I need to take her in anyway for her shots. Might as well do it now and mention this episode. But that is reassuring! Hopefully it was some fluke.
Posted on 11/4/22 at 2:29 am to drunkenpunkin
I’ve had two dogs and two cats, all prone to seizures for whatever reason. All were placed on essentially the same medicine. How old is she?
Posted on 11/4/22 at 2:32 am to HoboDickCheese
Not quite 2. She's our first poodle, so idk if this is expected of the breed or not.
Posted on 11/4/22 at 2:41 am to drunkenpunkin
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She's our first poodle, so idk if this is expected of the breed or not.
Epilepsy and seizures are common among Poodles, in fact Standard Poodles are genetically predisposed to epilepsy. If both poodle parents carry the recessive gene, they can pass the condition on to their puppies.
Great breed and seizures aren’t a death sentence. Like I said previously, just comfort her and make sure she has water
Eta: even with meds it still may happen occasionally
This post was edited on 11/4/22 at 2:44 am
Posted on 11/4/22 at 4:08 am to drunkenpunkin
You haven't recently used a topical flea medicine have you?
I ask because we had a dog that had seizures and when we linked it to the flea meds and stopped using them he never had another seizure.
I ask because we had a dog that had seizures and when we linked it to the flea meds and stopped using them he never had another seizure.
Posted on 11/4/22 at 4:14 am to drunkenpunkin
Wife is a vet tech. If this is the first seizure she’s had, a veterinarian will just say monitor from home for signs of neurological issues. Vets won’t really do anything for a dogs first seizure unless it’s a repetitive thing.
This post was edited on 11/4/22 at 4:21 am
Posted on 11/4/22 at 4:29 am to Obtuse1
Obtuse1, any particular flea meds that you noticed that caused this? I recently tried some different drops on my Collie and the next morning she was acting like she was being attacked by something buzzing around her head. Wouldn't call it a seizure though. This went on for a few minutes and she settle down but started again about an hour later. All this was about 12 hours after using the drops. Any particular brand you use that don't have these problems? Thanks for the help.
This post was edited on 11/4/22 at 4:37 am
Posted on 11/4/22 at 4:36 am to bulldog1983
Hartz Ultraguard and Frontline Plus have been linked to seizures and burning skin.
Simparica Trio and Bravecto are vet recommended.
Simparica Trio and Bravecto are vet recommended.
Posted on 11/4/22 at 4:38 am to drunkenpunkin
My little dog gets seizures so she’s on phenobarbital. Some breeds are more prone to them.
Posted on 11/4/22 at 4:41 am to bkPoseidon
Thanks bkPoseidon. I think that was her problem. I used Hartz yesterday and have used frontline in the past. Just thought it was irritating her skin. Like I said, I wouldn't call it a seizure. I actually thought a deer fly was buzzing her ears.
Posted on 11/4/22 at 4:48 am to bulldog1983
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Obtuse1, any particular flea meds that you noticed that caused this?
The one we were using was Frontline Plus. We just avoided any more topicals or orals for that dog.
Bravecto, Credelio, Nexgard, and Simparica have all been linked to seizures/tremors as well in some dogs. We actually use Credilio for our other dogs but the literature says do not give it to dogs prone to seizures and my vet ask before giving it. Fluralaner, lotilaner and afoxolaner are the isoxazoline class drugs that seem to be the link in these.
My non-vet suggestion would be any flea treatment you use be aware of the timing and any strange symptoms. It seems to be rare and I was told over a decade ago it was not the issue but it has become clear since then that it can be an issue.
Posted on 11/4/22 at 5:00 am to drunkenpunkin
I just wanted to share with you my experience with our dog and seizures. We had a shitzu. When he was 2 he had his first seizure. We panicked and brought him to the overnight vet at 10pm. All the vet did was give him a valium IV and we picked him up in the morning. It costs us $500 (he only cost $425).
We later brought him to the regular vet. They gave us some medicine but it only was supposed to make them less frequent and severe. We didn't see that. He still had them about 2-3 times a month and they would last 30-90 minutes. They usually came when he got really excited. After 4-5 years we stopped the medicine as it didn't seem to have any effect. He had them his whole life but still lived a very happy life until he was almost 17 (he died this last April). Ultimately, it was cancer that got him. I just wanted you to know that seizures are not some death sentence. You have to make sure they are watched near water because if they fall in they will drown. Other than that, just comfort them while they are seizing and your dog should have a good life.
We later brought him to the regular vet. They gave us some medicine but it only was supposed to make them less frequent and severe. We didn't see that. He still had them about 2-3 times a month and they would last 30-90 minutes. They usually came when he got really excited. After 4-5 years we stopped the medicine as it didn't seem to have any effect. He had them his whole life but still lived a very happy life until he was almost 17 (he died this last April). Ultimately, it was cancer that got him. I just wanted you to know that seizures are not some death sentence. You have to make sure they are watched near water because if they fall in they will drown. Other than that, just comfort them while they are seizing and your dog should have a good life.
Posted on 11/4/22 at 5:15 am to drunkenpunkin
We had a collie when I growing up (1980s). He suffered from epilepsy. As others have said, the vet placed him on phenobarbital. The only other seizure he had for the rest of his life was when we were adjusting the dosage. He lived to be 12. So he had a good, long, mellow life.
Posted on 11/4/22 at 5:27 am to pilsnerpusher
The first time mine had a seizure, it it was terrifying. I had no clue what was going on and thought he was dying. It's scary as shite. Vet put him on Keppra and it helped dramatically. Keppra is also very cheap and you can get it at a normal pharmacy.
Posted on 11/4/22 at 5:30 am to bulldog1983
quote:
any particular flea meds that you noticed that caused this?
This is the culprit more often than not. Did you try a new one recently? Sometimes takes weeks before it will cause the dog to become ill/seize. Had the same issue with an elderly cat. Used Frontline for years then the vet gave her the 6 month shot. Started seizing a few weeks later. Went back to Frontline and she has no issues now.
This post was edited on 11/4/22 at 5:34 am
Posted on 11/4/22 at 5:36 am to drunkenpunkin
I would take her to her vet and have her checked out, but you probably don’t need to take her to an emergency vet if the seizure has stopped and she’s acting normal.
My dog has seizure issues, but medication has really done a great job taking care of the issue.
My dog has seizure issues, but medication has really done a great job taking care of the issue.
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