SueM Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hi my little boy who is now 6 has had epilepsy for 5 years, controlled to a point with pheno and bromide, he had a bad seizure 2 months ago which required a overnight stay at the vet but he recovered well with no problems, for the past few days he has developed episodes of not being coordinated, he came right but it has returned again, he is off to the vet tomorrow, was just wondering if any other people have had these issues with epi dogs at all. Mainly his back legs seem to be affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Poor little fellow. Sorry dont have any experience with this just wanted to say I am thinking of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 These things are always such a worry. I'm sorry I have no advice to give but like Harley, thinking of you and your little tyke and wishing you both all the best for your visit with the Vet tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueM Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 I took him to the vet and unfortunately my regular vet was away and a locum saw him who does not know his history, taking him back next week for blood tests etc, he still has the same symptoms not getting worse or better, the vet I saw thought it could possibly be a slow growing tumour or a reaction to the meds, but as he has been on the same meds for a long time I think its unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Perhaps your dog has become tolerant of the medication he is on and the dosage needs to be altered? I would presume that thyroid dysfunction has been ruled out as a cause for the epilepsy? You'll feel more comfortable seeing your usual Vet, I'm sure. I hope the conclusion is a simple one and nothing major. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueM Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 Erny he had tests not that long ago checking his levels so not sure that is the problem, he did have a major seizure a couple of months ago that had him in vet hospital overnight as he did not come out of it, so wondering if he he may of got a bit of neuro damage then and I just did not notice the symptoms then and they gradually got worse. I got him from the pound originally and I am sure he had been knocked around as he was very head shy and has some facial deformoties, his jaw is out of line, not sure if that contributed to him getting epilepsy or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Whatever the cause maybe, Varicool, I wish you both all the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueM Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 Update on Harvey, I decreased the dose of one of his meds and all symptoms have gone, will still go the vet and get blood tests done to check levels, but so far so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 That is good news varicool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Update on Harvey, I decreased the dose of one of his meds and all symptoms have gone, will still go the vet and get blood tests done to check levels, but so far so good. Fingers crossed, he stays good. It's pretty easy to overdose a chihuahua! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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