My Yorkie, Izzy B., started having seizures at around 8 weeks of age (we got her at 6 weeks) but we did not know at first that this was what was causing her "spells" that we would find her experiencing early in the mornings. She had blood work, chest x-ray, and due to possible enlarged heart, even an echocardiogram!!!!! All were normal, but as soon as she had her last set of puppy shots, she had 3 back to back seizures late that night. She was very critical for a couple of days and the vet started her on phenobarbital. We then took her to OSU in Stillwater, Oklahoma for liver shunt testing. That was normal but the vets there did triple the amount of phenobarbital she was taking. We returned home and once all the liver testing was back in, they wanted us to return for a brain CT, but since she had not had anymore seizures after starting the phenobarbital, we did not go back (at the advice of our local vet). After approximately 6-8 months, I wanted to take her off the phenobarbital and start her on another seizure medication. Our local vet suggested weaning her off completely and seeing what happened. I very cautiously weaned her off over about 1-1/2 months and to this day, she has not experienced another seizure!!!!! We have no idea what caused them but maybe there is hope for your little one to outgrow them, too. And, the breeder we got her from was kept apprised weekly of her condition, and never once offered to help with her medical expenses (which were well over $1000.00 besides the $850.00 that we paid for her). We did not take him to small claims court as many people suggested we do, as we were afraid that we would have to give her back to the breeder in return for the medical expenses, and it was obvious that he didn't care what happened to her. Whatever happens, please know there are many, many knowledgeable people here at YorkieTalk who will help you through this, as they already are doing. I received so much support from those who had experienced what I was going through.
Barbara |