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My beagle just had two bad seizures - need some OB help please
Posted on 10/3/13 at 9:19 pm
Posted on 10/3/13 at 9:19 pm
Wife, MIL, baby all crying. Dog went stiff for about 5 minutes each time - foaming at the mouth.
I just held him still and rubbed a wet rag on his head until it was over each time.
This happened a month ago.
The vet told us there was nothing we could do unless it was happening every couple days. Then medication was the only option.
Any advice? He's 9 years old. No history of this until a month ago. Diet is the same.
Tia
Anything I can give him here?
Sucks that my little buddy feels like this.
I just held him still and rubbed a wet rag on his head until it was over each time.
This happened a month ago.
The vet told us there was nothing we could do unless it was happening every couple days. Then medication was the only option.
Any advice? He's 9 years old. No history of this until a month ago. Diet is the same.
Tia
Anything I can give him here?
Sucks that my little buddy feels like this.
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Posted on 10/3/13 at 9:21 pm to AHouseDivided
have any emergency vets near by? Thats what I would do if I were you.
Posted on 10/3/13 at 9:22 pm to AHouseDivided
If you're that concerned go to a vet.
But there's a chance he could have a brain tumor and if so I'm sorry.
But there's a chance he could have a brain tumor and if so I'm sorry.
Posted on 10/3/13 at 9:23 pm to AHouseDivided
Sorry to hear
Posted on 10/3/13 at 9:24 pm to AHouseDivided
My Dad had a rat terrier that had seizures. His vet (who is also one of his best friends) told him that he could prescribe anti-seizure meds but the meds must be given to the dog each day without fail. A missed pill could make the dog very sick.
TLDR - there are meds but they must be given to your dog religiously and if not he could get very sick.
TLDR - there are meds but they must be given to your dog religiously and if not he could get very sick.
Posted on 10/3/13 at 9:25 pm to bbvdd
Not much you can do for a seizure except comfort the dog, stay calm, and get him through it. Happens again take him to an emergency vet.
Posted on 10/3/13 at 9:25 pm to AHouseDivided
take his temp, report back
seizures aren't as bad as you think, if you put him on phenobarb he has to be on it the rest of his life
seizures aren't as bad as you think, if you put him on phenobarb he has to be on it the rest of his life
Posted on 10/3/13 at 9:26 pm to DrTyger
This may sound cold - but I not taking a nine year old dog who is acting fine now to the vet in the middle of the night for $1000
I guess I was wondering if there is anything I can give him - short of calling coot.
He seems fine now. Just a little tired. Tail wagging.
I guess I was wondering if there is anything I can give him - short of calling coot.
He seems fine now. Just a little tired. Tail wagging.
Posted on 10/3/13 at 9:29 pm to aVatiger
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take his temp, report back
What's average temp for a dog and where do you take it -- arse or mouth?
Posted on 10/3/13 at 9:30 pm to AHouseDivided
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This may sound cold - but I not taking a nine year old dog who is acting fine now to the vet in the middle of the night for $1000
smart man
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guess I was wondering if there is anything I can give him
medication wise? no
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He seems fine now. Just a little tired. Tail wagging.
like i said, not a big deal. saw a dog in June that had a seizure every 15 minutes for about 18 hours.. it was pretty terrible
Posted on 10/3/13 at 9:32 pm to AHouseDivided
What do you feed him?
Posted on 10/3/13 at 9:32 pm to AHouseDivided
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What's average temp for a dog and where do you take it
between 101-102, his may be slightly elevated due to the seizure.. it varies.
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arse or mouth
piihb
Posted on 10/3/13 at 9:33 pm to AHouseDivided
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This may sound cold - but I not taking a nine year old dog who is acting fine now to the vet in the middle of the night for $1000
Not at all. I know of worse. Old coworker went home early and killed his dog before his wife could take him in.
Posted on 10/3/13 at 9:33 pm to AHouseDivided
Sorry to hear. I had to take my lab to an emergency vet on the Sunday night before Memorial Day for poisoning. It sucks.
Posted on 10/3/13 at 9:33 pm to AHouseDivided
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This may sound cold - but I not taking a nine year old dog who is acting fine now to the vet in the middle of the night for $1000
It's not cold. It's the appropriate response.
Posted on 10/3/13 at 9:36 pm to aVatiger
by the way, DONT USE A DIGITAL THERMOMETER
Posted on 10/3/13 at 9:37 pm to AHouseDivided
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Dog went stiff for about 5 minutes each time
I do this sometimes but usually don't last that long.
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foaming at the mouth.
Yea that to if it's hot.
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I just held him still and rubbed a wet rag on his head until it was over each time.
Gotta ask what head?
Sounds like he was having a sex dream
Posted on 10/3/13 at 9:38 pm to AHouseDivided
It doesn't sound cold. It sounds reasonable and logical.
Posted on 10/3/13 at 9:38 pm to Bigpoppat
you have the exact right mindset. comfort him if he has another one.
give him plenty of lovin.
give him plenty of lovin.
Posted on 10/3/13 at 9:38 pm to OldHickory
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What do you feed him?
Natures choice - senior
Mixed with natures voice wet. Just a little wet.
Could dehydration be the problem.
He hasn't been drinking a lot.
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