Tiffany had another siezure! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

KiKiPie · 11-08-2008, 11:18 AM

Yesterday. This one was much worse than the one the night before. She was just walking beside me, fell on her side, and started jerking and screaming. It was so terrible. I picked her up and headed straight to the ER. The Dr did blood work and said everything is perfect and she must be having a reaction to the shots she had Monday. We suspect that she was given too large of a dosage. I cried the whole way to the vet I was so afraid she wasnt going to make it. I can't stand for her to be hurting. She seemed to be feeling much better today. My poor baby. The Dr also said it could possibly be due to stress. I sure hope not!

So glad I have Yt!

I'll keep you posted!

jlafred · 11-08-2008, 11:31 AM

OMG! What kind of shots did she get?

Ellie May · 11-08-2008, 11:33 AM

How old is she?
The dosage for vaccines is the same for all dogs for the most part...

bchgirl · 11-08-2008, 12:03 PM

I'm not so sure a reaction to shots would occur this late.

Please remember seizures are a symptom....

jp4m2 · 11-08-2008, 12:07 PM

I'm so sorry your Tiffany is having this reaction to her vaccines.....this is a very real and serious risk when vaccines are given, every vaccine has risks......For me, I would never do this again, the next time might be worse... If you google.... vaccines adverse reactions in pets.... you'll find a ton of info on this very issue....

http://www.angelfire.com/biz/froghol...accBlanco.html

Sophie'smom · 11-08-2008, 12:08 PM

Prayers for you and Tiffany that there are no more seizures.

Yorkieluv · 11-08-2008, 12:33 PM

Prayers for Tiffany...
Did you get a copy of the bloodwork from your vet? It's always best to keep a copy and take a look at it yourself...
I hope everything's okay.
And as Bchgrl said, seizures are a symptom of something...The sooner you get to the bottom of it, the sooner you can do something to prevent them..

KiKiPie · 11-08-2008, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ellie May

How old is she?
The dosage for vaccines is the same for all dogs for the most part...

She is 3 1/2. She only weighs 2 1/2 lbs and they usually split up her shots. A different dr. gave it to her this past time.

KiKiPie · 11-08-2008, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bchgirl

I'm not so sure a reaction to shots would occur this late.

Please remember seizures are a symptom....

I thought it was odd that it would happen this late too. But the bloodwork was normal.

Yorkieluv · 11-08-2008, 01:14 PM

My recommendation would be no more shots for Tiffany, and just do titers...I hope she doesn't go through this again. Poor girl!! I know how stressful it is to see them have a seizure...It's terrifying.

PANAMA69 · 11-08-2008, 01:23 PM

Oh no

, please let us know how she is doing ok

Lovely05 · 11-08-2008, 02:06 PM

I hope she is feeling better.

dwerten · 11-08-2008, 02:20 PM

NO more shots -- they can have reactions up to 30 days after a vaccination

contact dr. jean dodds at Animal Blood Bank and Restore Health Cente and consult her as i believe it was the vaccines. I just learned from someone on here they give the rabies dose the same for a 90lb dog as a 2lb dog so if they gave her the full rabies that was not good and it is up to the owner to ask for a lower dose. I titer for everything and have for years. I am so sorry but i have to say this was shot related if she never had seizures before and she is 3 now -- did you have pre and post bile acids done to rule out liver disease? How long after shots did she have this grand mal as this was a grand mal and not petite as petit they just go stiff on side but grand mal is when they shake - poor thing that just infuriates me with the over vaccinating especially in small breeds.

what vaccines did they give and get that blood work- epilepsy is hard to detect in blood work but honestly i still blame the shots. My parents have a 7 year old silky who is healthy as can be and he had his shots and they did bordatella shot and he dry heaved for 4 days afterwards and then tried to tell my dad it might be pancreatitis when he never gets anything but kibble for 7 years and no high fat treats. I was so angry and called vet and said never give him bordatella shot again and put on his records and why are you vaccinating every year when it is suppose to be every 3 years now and they said it was up to the owners to tell them this -- unbeleiveable so you have to be your own pets health advocate it seems. I asked what was different from previous year and they said they gave bordatella shot instead of intranasal and i said now that is what caused it so mark his chart to never get that and why did she do this to begin with? she said because he is muzzled so she did the shot -- I told them there are muzzles with an open nose give me a break and everyone knows there are more side effects to shots than intranasal. They wanted to run a bunch of tests to see what was wrong with him and i said the only thing wrong with this healthy dog was the vaccinations -- luckily my dad told them he did not have the money so what do they recommend. Smartest thing my dad did as they would have ran wild with that bill by what he was telling me

sorry to vent but it just gets me upset how we have to do so much homework when this is there job to inform us what is safe for our toy breeds.

Wabbit · 11-08-2008, 02:25 PM

Oh my goodness!!! I'm so glad she's doing better!!!! That had to be so scary!!

yorkie_mama22 · 11-08-2008, 03:00 PM

I am so sorry to hear this, I know exactly how you feel, my baby had two seizures last week. They are very very scarey!! I will keep your baby in my prayers. I think from what others are saying that shots are a very good possibility. But that your doctor mentioned stress. My vet believed that my babies was due to stress, being a little cold and probably didn't eat enough that day when she has hers. So far since then I have been keeping her very warm, make sure shes eating enough and keeping the house not to crazy. Mines been okay and hasn't had another episode. I hope your baby is alright, please keep us updated!

11-08-2008, 11:18 AM	#1
KiKiPie Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,162	Tiffany had another siezure! Yesterday. This one was much worse than the one the night before. She was just walking beside me, fell on her side, and started jerking and screaming. It was so terrible. I picked her up and headed straight to the ER. The Dr did blood work and said everything is perfect and she must be having a reaction to the shots she had Monday. We suspect that she was given too large of a dosage. I cried the whole way to the vet I was so afraid she wasnt going to make it. I can't stand for her to be hurting. She seemed to be feeling much better today. My poor baby. The Dr also said it could possibly be due to stress. I sure hope not! So glad I have Yt! I'll keep you posted! __________________ Kristi and spoiled rotten Tiffany

11-08-2008, 11:33 AM	#3
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11-08-2008, 12:03 PM	#4
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	I'm not so sure a reaction to shots would occur this late. Please remember seizures are a symptom.... __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

11-08-2008, 12:07 PM	#5
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	I'm so sorry your Tiffany is having this reaction to her vaccines.....this is a very real and serious risk when vaccines are given, every vaccine has risks......For me, I would never do this again, the next time might be worse... If you google.... vaccines adverse reactions in pets.... you'll find a ton of info on this very issue.... http://www.angelfire.com/biz/froghol...accBlanco.html __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..

11-08-2008, 12:08 PM	#6
Sophie'smom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,282	Prayers for you and Tiffany that there are no more seizures. __________________ Tanya & Sophie

11-08-2008, 11:31 AM	#2
jlafred YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seaford,Delaware Posts: 402	OMG! What kind of shots did she get?

11-08-2008, 12:33 PM	#7
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Prayers for Tiffany... Did you get a copy of the bloodwork from your vet? It's always best to keep a copy and take a look at it yourself... I hope everything's okay. And as Bchgrl said, seizures are a symptom of something...The sooner you get to the bottom of it, the sooner you can do something to prevent them.. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

11-08-2008, 01:14 PM	#10
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	My recommendation would be no more shots for Tiffany, and just do titers...I hope she doesn't go through this again. Poor girl!! I know how stressful it is to see them have a seizure...It's terrifying. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

11-08-2008, 01:23 PM	#11
PANAMA69 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ~~YorkieWorld~~ Posts: 8,428	Oh no, please let us know how she is doing ok __________________

11-08-2008, 02:06 PM	#12
Lovely05 No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Home Posts: 192	I hope she is feeling better.

11-08-2008, 02:20 PM	#13
dwerten BANNED! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 11,073	NO more shots -- they can have reactions up to 30 days after a vaccination contact dr. jean dodds at Animal Blood Bank and Restore Health Cente and consult her as i believe it was the vaccines. I just learned from someone on here they give the rabies dose the same for a 90lb dog as a 2lb dog so if they gave her the full rabies that was not good and it is up to the owner to ask for a lower dose. I titer for everything and have for years. I am so sorry but i have to say this was shot related if she never had seizures before and she is 3 now -- did you have pre and post bile acids done to rule out liver disease? How long after shots did she have this grand mal as this was a grand mal and not petite as petit they just go stiff on side but grand mal is when they shake - poor thing that just infuriates me with the over vaccinating especially in small breeds. what vaccines did they give and get that blood work- epilepsy is hard to detect in blood work but honestly i still blame the shots. My parents have a 7 year old silky who is healthy as can be and he had his shots and they did bordatella shot and he dry heaved for 4 days afterwards and then tried to tell my dad it might be pancreatitis when he never gets anything but kibble for 7 years and no high fat treats. I was so angry and called vet and said never give him bordatella shot again and put on his records and why are you vaccinating every year when it is suppose to be every 3 years now and they said it was up to the owners to tell them this -- unbeleiveable so you have to be your own pets health advocate it seems. I asked what was different from previous year and they said they gave bordatella shot instead of intranasal and i said now that is what caused it so mark his chart to never get that and why did she do this to begin with? she said because he is muzzled so she did the shot -- I told them there are muzzles with an open nose give me a break and everyone knows there are more side effects to shots than intranasal. They wanted to run a bunch of tests to see what was wrong with him and i said the only thing wrong with this healthy dog was the vaccinations -- luckily my dad told them he did not have the money so what do they recommend. Smartest thing my dad did as they would have ran wild with that bill by what he was telling me sorry to vent but it just gets me upset how we have to do so much homework when this is there job to inform us what is safe for our toy breeds.

11-08-2008, 02:25 PM	#14
Wabbit Love my little flowers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: In Gorgeous Montana!!! Posts: 4,499	Oh my goodness!!! I'm so glad she's doing better!!!! That had to be so scary!! __________________ Tam Flower babies: *Daizy Mae and Tulip Petals* RIP Honey Rose & Jasmine

11-08-2008, 03:00 PM	#15
yorkie_mama22 Currently Suspended! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,275	I am so sorry to hear this, I know exactly how you feel, my baby had two seizures last week. They are very very scarey!! I will keep your baby in my prayers. I think from what others are saying that shots are a very good possibility. But that your doctor mentioned stress. My vet believed that my babies was due to stress, being a little cold and probably didn't eat enough that day when she has hers. So far since then I have been keeping her very warm, make sure shes eating enough and keeping the house not to crazy. Mines been okay and hasn't had another episode. I hope your baby is alright, please keep us updated!