Rhianna had her first seizure on July 3rd. I thought it was because we went for a walk and it was too warm outside and she got heat exhaustion. She had a second seizure on August 24th and we rushed her to the vet. She had a full blood panel done (her previous panel was done before spay surgery in April) all of her blood work came back very good. My vet suggested that I keep a diary of her seizures and if they became regular then medication would be discussed. My vet said because her seizures at this time are not coming daily or weekly that medication would not be a "cure all" and that since she was only 2 they wouldn't want to start her on a medication that she'd have to take for the rest of her life. After time, medications can do damage to the liver.
Rhianna had a 3rd seizure on October 26th. She went 2 months without one. I really think her seizures have something to do with a fall off the couch a year prior. She smacked the back of her head pretty good and seemed to go into shock. I rushed her to the vet and they checked all her vitals, etc and sent us home. We joke and say Rhianna needs a helmet because it seems that if she gets the slightest bump to her head from playing rough or rolling around after her bath, you can almost guarantee the next day she'll have a seizure.
Having a dog with seizures is very upsetting. I wish that fall never happened. I'm constantly walking on eggshells over here so she doesn't hurt herself for fear of another seizure. The one on October 26th is a good example of what happened the day prior. She was on the couch with my husband and jumped off, she landed on her chin . . .not hard, but she didn't brace herself. Sure enough the next day seizure time.
Just remember you aren't alone. There are many dogs that have seizures.
__________________ Deb, Mommy to: Brody  & Rhianna Belle |