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orlnurse · 04-14-2011, 04:55 PM

It was definitely heartbreaking to watch that video again. He looks scared to death...not my happy go lucky guy at all. I don't that its normal to have barking with seizures but that was more like a yelping to me. I believe that's why the vet referred to it as "atypical". Either way, abnormal or inappropriate behavior can be considered part of a seizure.

I'd love to know everyone's names that have been so supportive...PLEASE

yorkieusa · 04-14-2011, 06:32 PM

I am just now catching up with your video. I hope your sweet little guy does well on the meds. He's so sweet.

polomysweetpup · 04-14-2011, 09:10 PM

I am sorry about your Yorkie, I will keep you in my prayers.

just for you to know I was going through a very ruff time with my dog Polo were he could not even stand almost 3 weeks later he is able to walk run and is doing very well. God is very faithful and will heal your dog I am sure of it.

megansmomma · 04-15-2011, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by orlnurse

YouTube - Max's seizure

Again, pay attention when the light goes on before the barking...he does the head shake. Easy to miss, the neurologist actually pointed it out to me

How frightening!

That was such quick thinking to have been able to have the mindset to be able to video his episode. I noticed the head shake immediately. I'm so glad that he continues to do well and that his meds are helping him.

gemy · 04-15-2011, 09:56 AM

So happy Max is doing well. What a great Mom you have been to get him the medical care he needed.

orlnurse · 04-15-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by polomysweetpup

I am sorry about your Yorkie, I will keep you in my prayers.

just for you to know I was going through a very ruff time with my dog Polo were he could not even stand almost 3 weeks later he is able to walk run and is doing very well. God is very faithful and will heal your dog I am sure of it.

Thank you, I've followed your thread as well and I'm glad to hear that Polo is doing well.

Bitsy · 04-15-2011, 01:05 PM

Bless his little heart. I really hope he continues to improve!! Give him a hug from us!

orlnurse · 04-15-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

How frightening!

That was such quick thinking to have been able to have the mindset to be able to video his episode. I noticed the head shake immediately. I'm so glad that he continues to do well and that his meds are helping him.

Oh..I can't take the credit. Some helpful souls here suggested I record it. I surely was not in my right mind

Ladymom · 04-15-2011, 02:09 PM

Oh, poor, poor Max! That is exactly what Lady did when I first adopted her and she had seizures. She would yelp in fear and cower before she had one. It is heartbreaking to watch.

I am so glad that pheno is helping. As I mentioned before Lady has been epileptic since I adopted her at age 4.5 and she is now 16. Her seizures are very well controlled with medication.

orlnurse · 04-15-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

Oh, poor, poor Max! That is exactly what Lady did when I first adopted her and she had seizures. She would yelp in fear and cower before she had one. It is heartbreaking to watch.

I am so glad that pheno is helping. As I mentioned before Lady has been epileptic since I adopted her at age 4.5 and she is now 16. Her seizures are very well controlled with medication.

Were her seizures typical though? or more like what you see Max doing?

Ladymom · 04-15-2011, 07:00 PM

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Were her seizures typical though? or more like what you see Max doing?

Lady would do what Max does, yelping, etc., then would have a grand mal seizure. It was as if she felt a seizure coming and she was terrified. I remember it was confusing for my vet at first as she said dogs normally don't vocalize before a seizure. We went through all the tests, too, and they were all normal.

Once we got Lady on pheno I never saw that behavior again although she would get agitated and pace around before she would have a seizure. I found holding and comforting her really helped.

Grendel · 04-15-2011, 07:02 PM

I am sorry I posted my original post. My dog's seizures were so different and she didn't even know that we were here. You dog seems to be much more aware of it's surroundings and that is why I didn't think it was a seizure. When my dog had a seizure she couldn't do anything.

I am happy that you at least have an answer. I hope things go well for you.

107barney · 04-15-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

Lady would do what Max does, yelping, etc., then would have a grand mal seizure. It was as if she felt a seizure coming and she was terrified. I remember it was confusing for my vet at first as she said dogs normally don't vocalize before a seizure. We went through all the tests, too, and they were all normal.

Once we got Lady on pheno I never saw that behavior again although she would get agitated and pace around before she would have a seizure. I found holding and comforting her really helped.

It is so interesting how the seizures are different in some dogs. Teddy's start with a twitch of a back leg, he falls to his side and paddles all four of his legs, and his eyes move sideways and his head moves back. It is so disturbing to watch. He finishes, shakes himself off and then goes back to what he was doing.

orlnurse · 04-15-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Grendel

I am sorry I posted my original post. My dog's seizures were so different and she didn't even know that we were here. You dog seems to be much more aware of it's surroundings and that is why I didn't think it was a seizure. When my dog had a seizure she couldn't do anything.

I am happy that you at least have an answer. I hope things go well for you.

O my goodness. No worries! Max is doing much better. Ive since learned that seizures can present in different ways

orlnurse · 04-15-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

Lady would do what Max does, yelping, etc., then would have a grand mal seizure. It was as if she felt a seizure coming and she was terrified. I remember it was confusing for my vet at first as she said dogs normally don't vocalize before a seizure. We went through all the tests, too, and they were all normal.

Once we got Lady on pheno I never saw that behavior again although she would get agitated and pace around before she would have a seizure. I found holding and comforting her really helped.

Yeah. It's definitely not typical seizure behavior is it?

04-14-2011, 04:55 PM	#151
orlnurse ♥Max & Lily♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL, US Posts: 2,186	It was definitely heartbreaking to watch that video again. He looks scared to death...not my happy go lucky guy at all. I don't that its normal to have barking with seizures but that was more like a yelping to me. I believe that's why the vet referred to it as "atypical". Either way, abnormal or inappropriate behavior can be considered part of a seizure. I'd love to know everyone's names that have been so supportive...PLEASE __________________ My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet. ~Edith Wharton Lesley, Maximilian & Lily Rae

04-14-2011, 06:32 PM	#152
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I am just now catching up with your video. I hope your sweet little guy does well on the meds. He's so sweet. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

04-14-2011, 09:10 PM	#153
polomysweetpup YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 372	I am sorry about your Yorkie, I will keep you in my prayers. just for you to know I was going through a very ruff time with my dog Polo were he could not even stand almost 3 weeks later he is able to walk run and is doing very well. God is very faithful and will heal your dog I am sure of it. __________________ Polo with the angels now RIP May 12,2008 to November 23,2011

04-15-2011, 09:56 AM	#155
gemy YT 2000 Club Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntsville,Ont,Canaada Posts: 12,340 Blog Entries: 2	So happy Max is doing well. What a great Mom you have been to get him the medical care he needed. __________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018

04-15-2011, 01:05 PM	#157
Bitsy Ultimate Banner! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: US Posts: 6,122	Bless his little heart. I really hope he continues to improve!! Give him a hug from us! __________________ Bitsy loves Sophia and Peyton

04-15-2011, 02:09 PM	#159
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	Oh, poor, poor Max! That is exactly what Lady did when I first adopted her and she had seizures. She would yelp in fear and cower before she had one. It is heartbreaking to watch. I am so glad that pheno is helping. As I mentioned before Lady has been epileptic since I adopted her at age 4.5 and she is now 16. Her seizures are very well controlled with medication. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

04-15-2011, 07:02 PM	#162
Grendel Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NC Posts: 108	I am sorry I posted my original post. My dog's seizures were so different and she didn't even know that we were here. You dog seems to be much more aware of it's surroundings and that is why I didn't think it was a seizure. When my dog had a seizure she couldn't do anything. I am happy that you at least have an answer. I hope things go well for you.