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steel · 03-15-2008, 01:50 AM

I have a 17 month old yorkie that i have had for 6 months now and on 2 occasions i saw what looked to me like him shaking a little that lasted for about 10 to 15 seconds, but didn't pay much attention to it as it didn't seem to be anything to worry about. Late last night though he started shaking violently and fell over on his side as if he didn't have balance or use of all his legs, this episode lasted for about 3 minutes and scared me to death, but afterward he acted normal and happy. to me it looked similar to epileptic seizures i've seen people have. could this condition exist in a dog? my vet was closed and is closed today, and there is no emergency number in my area to call. Any suggestions or info would be greatly appreciated.

03-15-2008, 01:50 AM	#1
steel Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Maine Posts: 13	Seizures I have a 17 month old yorkie that i have had for 6 months now and on 2 occasions i saw what looked to me like him shaking a little that lasted for about 10 to 15 seconds, but didn't pay much attention to it as it didn't seem to be anything to worry about. Late last night though he started shaking violently and fell over on his side as if he didn't have balance or use of all his legs, this episode lasted for about 3 minutes and scared me to death, but afterward he acted normal and happy. to me it looked similar to epileptic seizures i've seen people have. could this condition exist in a dog? my vet was closed and is closed today, and there is no emergency number in my area to call. Any suggestions or info would be greatly appreciated.