Max Just Had an "Episode" - Possibly Seizure

[kjc]

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Right now I'm much more comfortable keeping him on the meds. It's a very low dose for his body weight. If he can go seizure free for X amount of time (which I haven't yet defined), I will then consider weaning him off the meds. Not now, though.

Definitely sounds like a good idea to me! (to wait, I mean...lol)

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by kjc

Definitely sounds like a good idea to me! (to wait, I mean...lol)

I think it's best. And I'll cross my fingers that he remains healthy.

[dexterandalana]

Karen, i am just seeing this!! poor Max and poor you! i hope he is feeling better for his birthday on Sat! give gentle hugs to him from us! keep us posted on how he is doing. Dexter says Max is a tough mother puppy and he will be all better in no time!

[enchilila]

I'm so sorry Max had a seizure. I will keep him in my prayers that he will have a healthy, happy 1st birthday!

[Ringo1]

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Thanks everyone for your well wishes.


Firm. It's always firm.

I imagine it can have to do with the heat. Max always seems like he's hot even when he's in air conditioning. It's 90 degrees here but the sun wasn't out and there was a slight breeze. No more walks unless it's early morning or late evening. I don't seem to remember Lucy's episodes. What happened?

Nothing as extreme as what you are describing with Max. A couple of times after being outside - she would just sink to the ground with a glazed look in her eye. They tested her for hypoglycemia and we already knew about her liver issues. They kept her at the Vet's office for a full day.

Bottom line - they never figured out what caused it. The vet just reminded me that she is a lot smaller than Ringo and to be mindful of that on our walks. Now I will carry her for a little ways if I think she is getting too tired or too hot.

It's been over a year and hasn't ever happened again. I hope Max's was just an isolated incident and you can keep him stable on his meds.

Hope you all had a peaceful and restful evening!

[107barney]

I agree that he is an epileptic and he simply had a seizure, whatever the trigger was. How long was it since his last seizure?

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by lillymae

I'm not sure if maybe you took my post out of context so just want you to know that in no way was I trying to argue or contradict with you post.
Just want to make that clear. I was simply giving facts on heat stroke as I do understand that this dog has a seizure disorder however I do believe that this was heat stroke.
A seizure can not be ruled out but could have deff been brought on by heat stroke, as you know.

All I can say is that if I were the OP, I would rely on my vet who actually examined Max in addition to listening to the story. SOAP Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan

Sitting here on the internet people can speculate all day long but that is merely one part of the equation.

[ladyjane]

Karen, if you continue to be concerned about possible triggers, you might want to start a log/journal.

Hopefully he won't have any more but it would not hurt to document everything that happened today...that way if it happens down the road you can compare and see if anything matches.

I think it is more difficult to assess for triggers when seizures are so infrequent (thank God that they are); but you could still do it.

[Cha Cha]

Keeping you and Max in my thoughts. I don't know anything about siezures, but I know he's got you taking good care of him and his needs. Hugs!

[orlnurse]

Karen I'm just seeing this. Sorry Max had a seizure. With my Max having epilepsy too the neurologist warned me that he could have breakthrough seizures even with meds. I'm not looking forward to that day. I think any kind of stress could bring on a seizure. Stress will also cause elevated glucose levels even in humans. Hope this gets resolved soon.

I hope he has a good birthday!

[AllDogBoots]

Max's last seizure was when he was about 5 months old, so approximately 7 months ago. I'm very happy with the results of the medication so far, but this really caught me off guard.

I have a journal of yesterday's events. I'm not terribly concerned about triggers, but I will definitely be more conscious. Today Max seems back to his happy self.

[ladyjane]

Happy to hear all is well with Max this morning!!

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Max's last seizure was when he was about 5 months old, so approximately 7 months ago. I'm very happy with the results of the medication so far, but this really caught me off guard.

I have a journal of yesterday's events. I'm not terribly concerned about triggers, but I will definitely be more conscious. Today Max seems back to his happy self.

That's so good to hear!

Now, do you have the camera all ready for his special day tomorrow? I wanna see that birthday cookie the boys are getting.

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by BonBon

That's so good to hear!

Now, do you have the camera all ready for his special day tomorrow? I wanna see that birthday cookie the boys are getting.

Haha, I'm just creating a Bday thread now.

[gidget529]

So glad to hear Max is doing better today and on track to have a great Bday! What a great mommy your boys have!

PS - you'll have to post Max's Bday pics! (don't forgot Cooper pics too!)