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YorkiesX2 · 01-17-2007, 11:09 PM

I'm sure I'm spelling it wrong but don't have time to spell check... Do any of you know of any Yorkies that have epilepsy? I think my Sprocket is he doesn't flop around or anything but he just stares away at something and then just loses control of his bowels

... I hope this makes sense.. very weird experience and scary.

Please help if you can! Tonya

YorkiesX2 · 01-17-2007, 11:10 PM

Oh.. I forgot to mention he is was 2 years old in October 06.. if that helps

waistfull · 01-18-2007, 02:19 AM

When I was growing up, we had 5 yorkies. 2 of them would have seizures during thunderstorms.
I myself have seizures, though they are not epilepsy. Yes, staring and losing control of bowels is a definate sign of a seizure. I would take him to the vet!! They seizures could get worse.
How often does he have these? When did they start?
Let us know how he's doing.

LunasMomma · 01-18-2007, 04:58 AM

Poor baby

Get him to the vet asap and find out what's up. Prayers going up for him and for you!

Patti · 01-18-2007, 06:31 AM

When I lived at home we had a Sheltie who had epilepsy started at 2 years old and he would get this vaant stare in his eyes and run back and forth thru the house and then stop and lose control of his bowels. He would then be so exhausted and sleep. I would get your baby to the vet as soon as possible.

YorkiesX2 · 01-18-2007, 05:30 PM

Ok..update.. took him to the vet and he said that epilepsy is not uncommon and that it was probably from some kind of allergy since this is the first time it has happened. Turns out he had been given pineapple accidently and could have caused it. So we are just on the lookout and more careful about what he snatches up. He is just so darn fast that things start falling off the counter and he has it before it hits the floor!

I was just so scared that I thought you all would be the best place to turn! Thank you and hopefully this never happens again.. Tonya

LunasMomma · 01-18-2007, 05:36 PM

I hope it was the pineapple, whew! Glad he's okay now

Mine don't even really know about human food yet. I said YET

I'm so lucky! I drop something on the floor and they don't even move toward it. It might be because I don't let anyone give them ANYTHING at all. If they do get a little tidbit of something, it's healthy for them, and it goes in their food bowl. Starr was spoiled and would beg and cry and snatch stuff if it was dropped and I did NOT want to go there again

These little darlins ARE quick!

YorkiesX2 · 01-18-2007, 05:43 PM

Mine don't beg but he likes to sit anywhere I am and watch what I'm doing. He grabs anything that drops... like a sock or hair clip etc... kinda a game for him.. he loves fetch. My female could care less if a pork chop landed on her head she wouldn't touch it. The only thing I give them is cottage cheese in their bowl and beans and peas in their bowl and the add piece of popcorn..he,he.

01-17-2007, 11:09 PM	#1
YorkiesX2 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sask.Canada Posts: 139	Doggie epilepsy? I'm sure I'm spelling it wrong but don't have time to spell check... Do any of you know of any Yorkies that have epilepsy? I think my Sprocket is he doesn't flop around or anything but he just stares away at something and then just loses control of his bowels ... I hope this makes sense.. very weird experience and scary. Please help if you can! Tonya __________________ Tonya and Sprocket Lady

01-17-2007, 11:10 PM	#2
YorkiesX2 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sask.Canada Posts: 139	Oh.. I forgot to mention he is was 2 years old in October 06.. if that helps __________________ Tonya and Sprocket Lady

01-18-2007, 04:58 AM	#4
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Poor baby Get him to the vet asap and find out what's up. Prayers going up for him and for you! __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

01-18-2007, 06:31 AM	#5
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	When I lived at home we had a Sheltie who had epilepsy started at 2 years old and he would get this vaant stare in his eyes and run back and forth thru the house and then stop and lose control of his bowels. He would then be so exhausted and sleep. I would get your baby to the vet as soon as possible. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

01-18-2007, 05:30 PM	#6
YorkiesX2 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sask.Canada Posts: 139	Ok..update.. took him to the vet and he said that epilepsy is not uncommon and that it was probably from some kind of allergy since this is the first time it has happened. Turns out he had been given pineapple accidently and could have caused it. So we are just on the lookout and more careful about what he snatches up. He is just so darn fast that things start falling off the counter and he has it before it hits the floor! I was just so scared that I thought you all would be the best place to turn! Thank you and hopefully this never happens again.. Tonya __________________ Tonya and Sprocket Lady

01-18-2007, 02:19 AM	#3
waistfull Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,861	When I was growing up, we had 5 yorkies. 2 of them would have seizures during thunderstorms. I myself have seizures, though they are not epilepsy. Yes, staring and losing control of bowels is a definate sign of a seizure. I would take him to the vet!! They seizures could get worse. How often does he have these? When did they start? Let us know how he's doing.

01-18-2007, 05:36 PM	#7
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	I hope it was the pineapple, whew! Glad he's okay now Mine don't even really know about human food yet. I said YET I'm so lucky! I drop something on the floor and they don't even move toward it. It might be because I don't let anyone give them ANYTHING at all. If they do get a little tidbit of something, it's healthy for them, and it goes in their food bowl. Starr was spoiled and would beg and cry and snatch stuff if it was dropped and I did NOT want to go there again These little darlins ARE quick! __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

01-18-2007, 05:43 PM	#8
YorkiesX2 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sask.Canada Posts: 139	Mine don't beg but he likes to sit anywhere I am and watch what I'm doing. He grabs anything that drops... like a sock or hair clip etc... kinda a game for him.. he loves fetch. My female could care less if a pork chop landed on her head she wouldn't touch it. The only thing I give them is cottage cheese in their bowl and beans and peas in their bowl and the add piece of popcorn..he,he. __________________ Tonya and Sprocket Lady