prodigybxr Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Hi, My 12 and a half yr old dog has had a couple of concerning 'episodes'. This dog is very bright, energetic and seemingly very healthy for her age. However, on Saturday, she was playing with her ball and all of a sudden fell onto her side, stiffened slightly and was somewhat wide and glassy eyed( but otherwise aware of her surroundings, I think). Now tonight, she was sound asleep on the couch, and suddenly threw herself back, and did as above. Obviously given her age, I am aware that there may be something sinister starting all of this, to which I will get her checked out tomorrow. However, this has got me thinking about whether there may be something she has been newly exposed to ect The only thing I could come up with is, 2 weeks ago, I purchased one of those automatic air freshener things, that spray scent every 10mins or whatever. It has me wondering?? I have always reared my dogs naturally, and avoided pumping chemicals and crap into their bodies, so I am wondering about this air freshener stuff. Perhaps wishful thinking, though? Any thoughts appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 What did the vet suggest? Seizures may be caused by all sorts of things- remove your air freshener and see what happens - however, a vet check will help to locate the cause. Hope it doesn't happen again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodigybxr Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 Hi, Thanks for the reply. She off to the vet this morning. And Air Freshener was duly removed when I thought of the possibility last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashew Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Insecticide and some form of alcohol-based aromatheraphy---they all caused my friend's Sibe to go into miserable fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodigybxr Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 Insecticide and some form of alcohol-based aromatheraphy---they all caused my friend's Sibe to go into miserable fits. Thanks for the input. It gives me hope that there may be a reason less sinister behind this. It scares the crap out of me!! I was up with every little noise last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Oh no prodigybxr. Thinking of your girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodigybxr Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Ok, back from the vet. All bloodwork was completely normal. Vet is inclined to think a brain tumour, to which he wants to prescribed Cortisone. I am opting to get an MRI done tomorrow for my piece of mind and to hopefully getting a definative answer on what I am dealing with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 So sorry to hear this. An MRI will put your mind at rest. I do think if it was the air freshener it may have happened a lot sooner. I hope it is the air freshener and all seizures stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polomum Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 We've got our old boxer boy on 5 1000mg fish oil capsules after he had 4 grand mal seizures in 10 days - really aweful........fish oil was suggested and so far so good.........obviously don't know if he would have been seizure free anyhow but vet didn't want to give him any meds in a hurry due to his age..... Hope things improve for your boy........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Fingers crossed for the MRI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hi Prodigybxr, I'b get an MRI done too. Having lost 2 boxers - one definitely from a brain tumor, and one from either a brain or pancreatic tumor, any sign of any seizure in a boxer is worrying for me, as they both had seizures as the first indication. I hope in your case, it is something less sinister. My thoughts and good wishes are with you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodigybxr Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 (edited) I do think if it was the air freshener it may have happened a lot sooner. I hope it is the air freshener and allseizures stop. Yep, that crossed my mind, also. But then I thought of the 'build up over time', then 'bang', thing Thanks for your thoughts. And thanks also for the suggestion, Polomum. Will do some reading. Edited December 16, 2008 by prodigybxr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodigybxr Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hi Prodigybxr, I'b get an MRI done too. Having lost 2 boxers - one definitely from a brain tumor, and one from either a brain or pancreatic tumor, any sign of any seizure in a boxer is worrying for me, as they both had seizures as the first indication. I hope in your case, it is something less sinister. My thoughts and good wishes are with you both. Thankyou Jed. I am somewhat optimistic, but also, realistic. $1500 is alot just to know either way But she is more than worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Please let us know how the MRI goes with your furkid. Praying that it is nothing sinister for you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodigybxr Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 No Tumour :rolleyes: She's now home and sleeping off her Anesthetic. Its a pain not knowing what caused them- but a damn sight more positive outlook, than a brain tumour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashew Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 great great news :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 That's great news - for you both. I am so happy to read this :D Hope whatever it was never happens again, and she lives a lot more years in good health and spirit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Bet that news made you smile! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodigybxr Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 Yep, and a gigantic sigh of relief! Specialist disagreed with putting her on steroids, to which I am glad. She(and I) would prefer to wait and see if any more of these episodes occur. And, thanks from Faith and I :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ari.g Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 What a relief! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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