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Originally Posted by Junebug  Did the episodes ever last longer than 3-5 seconds? Or have they stayed pretty much the same?
Also, how did the vet test Max for epilepsy? Blood work?
And what was the recommended treatment and is it working for Max?
Thanks so much. |
I can only share my experience with you but keep in mind it may be a completely different situation. I believe epilepsy is only diagnosed by ruling out everything else. Max had bloodwork to rule out a liver shunt. After that, we had to continue testing. He had an MRI, spinal tap, ophthalmic test and possibly more that I can't remember offhand. The doctors saw something very minor in a part of the brain that would explain the seizure activity. They found nothing else abnormal.
Max is on phenobarbital. He was diagnosed at 11 weeks old. It was very difficult regulating the meds because he was growing so fast. He's now 13 pounds and takes a dosage equivalent to that of a 7 pound dog. We stopped seeing seizures so I kept him on a 1/2 dose. The seizures never lasted more than 5 seconds. However, he had an episode last week which seemed much more serious and lasted quite a bit longer. But, I feel that the phenobarbital is really helping considering he was about 7 months seizure free.
I shouldn't have said "get the MRI". I agree with LadyJane. Make a consult with a neurologist and they can determine if he needs an MRI. Also, do try to take video. I had numerous videos that I uploaded to youtube for the doctors to watch.
Max's seizures would only occur when he was not excited.