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bchgirl · 09-02-2008, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalina82

Some dogs can have seizures for no reason. That's when they are diagnosed with Epilepsy. There doesn't always need to be an underlying health issue. that being said, i would take the puppy somewhere else to get another blood panel run and a bile acid just to make sure. having epilepsy at such a young age is unusual. i'd want to be sure its not anything before putting him on anti-convulsants.

Only want to point out....epilepsy occurs in an older dog.

YorkieChick1 · 09-02-2008, 02:40 PM

It might not even be a seizure. During this "episode" does your puppy pee and poop??? If not, it is probably not a seizure. Brooke had what I thought were seizures after she was diagnosed with GME, a brain disease. But when I described them to the vet he said that the stiffening of the body and the flickering of the eyes were like symptoms of a seizure but if they don't loose their bowels it isn't a seizure but a vestibular episode. This was a veterinary neurologist who told me this. You shouldn't have you pup on these meds if the vet doesn't even know what is causing the problem or if it is really seizures?? I'd get a second opinion by a vet recommended by friends. Good Luck!

YOSHILEE · 09-02-2008, 02:47 PM

Yes he did poop but he did not pee during the seizure. After the seizure he went straight to his bowl of food and ate all of it

keokis mom · 09-02-2008, 03:03 PM

I would try switching him to primal or natures variety raw food- read up on the B.A.R.F. diet. I switched Keoki over to it and have seen amazing changes and everything i read about it led me to believe it was the healthiest option for my dog and after swiching through 6 brands of kibble he LOVES this!!!! I also think you should find a new vet to diagnose him- Keep us posted- I will pray for him!!!!

mscat · 09-02-2008, 03:10 PM

Anther thing that can cause seizures is a fall. He could have hit his head, and there is an injury. OR worse a tumor.
I believe this is why is is very important to get to the underlying condition of these seizures. Maybe the vet you see now could refer you to a specialist.
Besides changing his diet.

YOSHILEE · 09-02-2008, 04:51 PM

Thank everyone for your concern. Yoshi is doing pretty good now. he was having seizures everyday for a little while. but ever since he's been on his medication he has stop. For the past week he hasn't have one seizure. but i will definately want to take him off medications and take him to another vet. i'll keep everyone posted. On behalfs of yoshi i woul dlike to thank everyone on here for giving me advice and helping the cute little fellow. me and my girlfriend both love him to death and would do anything for this little guy.

Ladymom · 09-02-2008, 05:07 PM

My Lady is an epileptic so I know more than I would like to about the disease.

First of all, seizures in a dog under one year old are almost always a symptom of another disease, not a disease (epilepsy) itself. Just giving your puppy anti-seizure medication is not a solution. You must find out what is causing the seizures. Also, seizure medication (phenobarbital) damages the liver and if he has liver disease, this will only make things worse.

These are the causes of seizures in puppies with the most common being first:

Anomaly: hydrocephalus.

Inflammatory:
Infectious - Viral: canine distemper; parasitic; bacterial; fungal
Immune mediated

Metabolic:
Hepatic - portosystemic shunt; Autoimmune thyroiditis (early stage: TgAA
positive); Hypoglycemia; Electrolyte disorders

Toxic: Single or combination vaccines; Lead; Drug related; Other exposures

Trauma: Acute; Delayed

Degenerative: Storage disorders

Primary: Idiopathic Epilepsy ("idiopathic" = cause unknown or undetermined)

POSSIBLE CAUSES OF SEIZURES BY AGE

Did your puppy have a bile acids test? Simple bloodwork cannot diagnose liver disease. Since Yorkies are 36 times more likely to have a liver shunt than all other breeds combined and seizures are one of the symptoms, he needs a bile acids test.

kalina82 · 09-02-2008, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bchgirl

Only want to point out....epilepsy occurs in an older dog.

not true. epilepsy can occur in any age

Inkygurl · 02-04-2012, 10:00 AM

I had a beautiful Siberian husky with epilepsy. His first seizure was so scary for us ....I never knew dogs could have epilepsy until him. Apparently, it's quite common. Some dogs live *normal* lives with medication. If your pup has epilepsy, I hope this is the case for you. If you have any questions or need to talk to anyone who's been there, let me know. Sending you best wishes!

09-02-2008, 02:40 PM	#17
YorkieChick1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 2,249	It might not even be a seizure. During this "episode" does your puppy pee and poop??? If not, it is probably not a seizure. Brooke had what I thought were seizures after she was diagnosed with GME, a brain disease. But when I described them to the vet he said that the stiffening of the body and the flickering of the eyes were like symptoms of a seizure but if they don't loose their bowels it isn't a seizure but a vestibular episode. This was a veterinary neurologist who told me this. You shouldn't have you pup on these meds if the vet doesn't even know what is causing the problem or if it is really seizures?? I'd get a second opinion by a vet recommended by friends. Good Luck! __________________ Nanci 's her furbabies!! Brooke,Binky,Bunny,Buster & BooBoo And My Chichis: Baby & Bitsy There's nothing that brightens my day more than a puppy kiss!

09-02-2008, 03:10 PM	#20
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	Anther thing that can cause seizures is a fall. He could have hit his head, and there is an injury. OR worse a tumor. I believe this is why is is very important to get to the underlying condition of these seizures. Maybe the vet you see now could refer you to a specialist. Besides changing his diet. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

09-02-2008, 05:07 PM	#22
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	My Lady is an epileptic so I know more than I would like to about the disease. First of all, seizures in a dog under one year old are almost always a symptom of another disease, not a disease (epilepsy) itself. Just giving your puppy anti-seizure medication is not a solution. You must find out what is causing the seizures. Also, seizure medication (phenobarbital) damages the liver and if he has liver disease, this will only make things worse. These are the causes of seizures in puppies with the most common being first: Anomaly: hydrocephalus. Inflammatory: Infectious - Viral: canine distemper; parasitic; bacterial; fungal Immune mediated Metabolic: Hepatic - portosystemic shunt; Autoimmune thyroiditis (early stage: TgAA positive); Hypoglycemia; Electrolyte disorders Toxic: Single or combination vaccines; Lead; Drug related; Other exposures Trauma: Acute; Delayed Degenerative: Storage disorders Primary: Idiopathic Epilepsy ("idiopathic" = cause unknown or undetermined) POSSIBLE CAUSES OF SEIZURES BY AGE Did your puppy have a bile acids test? Simple bloodwork cannot diagnose liver disease. Since Yorkies are 36 times more likely to have a liver shunt than all other breeds combined and seizures are one of the symptoms, he needs a bile acids test. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

09-02-2008, 02:47 PM	#18
YOSHILEE Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SGV, CA USA Posts: 18	Yes he did poop but he did not pee during the seizure. After the seizure he went straight to his bowl of food and ate all of it

09-02-2008, 03:03 PM	#19
keokis mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 503	I would try switching him to primal or natures variety raw food- read up on the B.A.R.F. diet. I switched Keoki over to it and have seen amazing changes and everything i read about it led me to believe it was the healthiest option for my dog and after swiching through 6 brands of kibble he LOVES this!!!! I also think you should find a new vet to diagnose him- Keep us posted- I will pray for him!!!!

09-02-2008, 04:51 PM	#21
YOSHILEE Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SGV, CA USA Posts: 18	Thank everyone for your concern. Yoshi is doing pretty good now. he was having seizures everyday for a little while. but ever since he's been on his medication he has stop. For the past week he hasn't have one seizure. but i will definately want to take him off medications and take him to another vet. i'll keep everyone posted. On behalfs of yoshi i woul dlike to thank everyone on here for giving me advice and helping the cute little fellow. me and my girlfriend both love him to death and would do anything for this little guy.

02-04-2012, 10:00 AM	#24
Inkygurl Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Barrie, ON, Canada Posts: 19	I had a beautiful Siberian husky with epilepsy. His first seizure was so scary for us ....I never knew dogs could have epilepsy until him. Apparently, it's quite common. Some dogs live normal lives with medication. If your pup has epilepsy, I hope this is the case for you. If you have any questions or need to talk to anyone who's been there, let me know. Sending you best wishes!