[wemple2]

Winston has had a lot of blood test, including thyroid and bile acid testing. Most recently he was to have insulin levels checked. He had fasted all night when I took him in...he fasted all day at the vet's office...but his glucose levels never dropped below normal. We tried this on a couple of different occasions. She wanted to see if his body for some reason was producing to much insulin. Insulinoma was mentioned. This frightened me so I asked for a referral to an Internist. The specialist said she did not suspect an Insulinoma...stating he was the wrong age and the wrong breed. She checked his sugar that day and stated it was a little low in the 60's but he was having no symptoms what so ever. It was her suggestion that I keep track of his sugar's by poking his ear to test his blood at the very first sign of each seizure. If it is consistently low at the start of a seizure we could blame hypoglycemia. If it is not consistently low, we can rule that out and consider the seizure comes first...and treat the seizure. His regular vet did want to start him on medication for seizures...she did suggest a couple different options. She also was very concerned about the frequency of these episodes. What medication does Lady take for her seizures? I'm very torn on this, I take him in for check ups...and the vets see him acting normal...and seem to think if he eats frequent small meals and limits his activity to conserve energy/sugar he'll be just fine. But then it happens again...and I haven't been able to check his sugar at home, although I will try the tail method you mentioned and see what happens. I am scared for him...it is not pleasant to watch him and feel as though I'm doing nothing to help him. Another question, how long does Lady's seizures last? This is what makes me think it's not epileptic seizures...his last longer...and he only comes out of it with NutriCal. I've thought about this a lot...and I still have no answer, thanks for listening...I truly do appreciate your input.