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by zmeli on 31 August 2004 - 19:08

I need to know if anybody has any experience with their dogs getting seizures or know anything about them. The owner of one of the puppies that my female had said her dog (he's 1 1/2 years old) just started getting them the other day and the vet said he doesn't know why he's getting them. I have never had anything like that happen to any of my dogs so I'm trying to find out more info. She is hoping the seizures will just stop or he'll have to start taking medicine. The dog is out of great bloodlines (Wienerau, Sublick, Adeloga, etc.) My female has had a few litters and this is the first I've heard of anything being wrong with a puppy. Like I said he's a year and a half and this just started. Any ideas?

by lioness9918 on 31 August 2004 - 21:08

http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/100113.htm&word=seizure

by lioness9918 on 31 August 2004 - 21:08

Seizure Control: Status epilepticus (continuous or cluster seizures) in dogs and cats may be interrupted by diazepam, given at 0.5 mg/kg (not to exceed 10 mg at one time), IV. Sodium pentobarbital to effect, not to exceed 3-15 mg/kg, IV, may also be used, followed by phenobarbital at 2-4 mg/kg, IM, every 6 hr. Oral anticonvulsants should be resumed as soon as possible if currently being given. Recommended maintenance anticonvulsant therapy in dogs is phenobarbital at 2-4 mg/kg, PO, every 8-12 hr as needed to control seizures or to maintain serum levels at 25-30 µg/mL, 2-4 hr after medication. In addition, potassium bromide (KBr), 22 mg/kg, s.i.d. with food, may be given to dogs if seizures continue or occur in clusters. KBr may be given twice daily in severe cases, and the dosage increased until the serum level is 1,000-1,500 µg/mL, 4 mo after initiation of therapy. KBr is safe and effective in dogs but is unavailable in a pharmaceutical form and is not approved for use by the FDA. KBr is prepared by mixing chemical grade crystals in water at a concentration of 125 mg/mL or 250 mg/mL. Once the effective dose is obtained, the crystals may be packed in gelatin capsules. Because KBr is toxic to people, owners are advised to wear gloves while medicating the dog. KBr has proved more efficacious in seizures in dogs than any other anticonvulsant except phenobarbital. Other oral anticonvulsants are rarely used because of side effects, ineffectiveness, or expense. Diazepam at 0.5-1 mg/kg, PO, b.i.d., may be used to control seizures in cats that continue to seizure on phenobarbital; it is not a good oral anticonvulsant in dogs. Acupuncture may be useful to control seizures in all species.

Birdy

by Birdy on 31 August 2004 - 21:08

zmeli, I would want to know more. Where has this dog been? Many things can cause a seizure, not just genetics. It is more than likely that this dog has come into contact with some sort of chemical possibly. Do the owners of this 1 1/2 old dog use products on their lawn? What and where does this dog eat? Does the dog live inside or is it an outside dog? These are a few of the questions I would have asked your puppy owners first. If you haven't already, I would ask them these questions, if you are close enough go look for yourself. Good Luck, Birdy

GSDNewbie

by GSDNewbie on 31 August 2004 - 22:08

Many factors can do this! A dog I knew got into and ate a large chocolate easter bunny and had seizures for the rest of it's life. They gave you no clue as to the dogs history leading up to the seizures out of the blue it just began?

by zmeli on 31 August 2004 - 23:08

Thanks for the advice, I will ask them if he got into anything or chemicals. From what she's said, he's pretty much outside during the day while they are at work. My guess is he probably did eat something or come into contact with chemicals. He has been very healthy from what I know up until this point.

by DKiah on 31 August 2004 - 23:08

Like GSDNewbie said, many factors can cause this - liver shunt being one of them. Usually found in younger puppies but I had a friend with a bc who didn't start seizuring until she was 2yrs old..... The owners need to track the seizures, when, how often, how long...... to provide info for the vet .... There are external causes such as chemicals like someone else said.... I would start providing my vet with more info and then if he still was not coming up with anything - I would either see someone else or get a referral to a vet school or another hospital specializing in the more difficult, involved conditions and I'd be doing it NOW!! I hope they find the cause and that it never happens again!





 


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