Winston's panic episodes (or seizures?)

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Starting a new discussion to make it clear that the mouse is no longer the prime suspect in Winston's saga. He's at the ER where he's been since early this afternoon, being observed for what I can only believe is some sort of neurological issue.

His 'fits' start with with him suddenly bolting upright, a bit of drool falls out of his mouth, and then he starts wailing and flailing around, jumps on something (couch, bed, etc) pees and poops, and then sits there shaking and crying. Then suddenly, it clears up and it's as if it never happened. For the one he had first thing this morning we were heading out the door for a walk and it started. He ran down the hall, down the stairs and outside to the car, and begged me to let him in the car where I guess he feels safe (that's when I took off to my friends place, thinking if it was a mouse it wouldn't happen there, but sure enough, it did, and so off the the ER we went).  I am just so thankful it didn't happen while I was driving!

I think I will go pick him up in the morning and bring him to my vet's office which opens at 7am. They are not looking after him very well there, nobody knows what's going on, nobody is sharing information with each other. They didn't know about his food trial even though I told them when I admitted him and again over the phone. They didn't know he needed his thyroid medicine. Nobody in the back knew I was in the visitor room waiting to see Winston. I had to go knock on doors.  When I finally saw him he was still covered in his pee and poop and nobody had cleaned him or treated him yet. No blood tests were taken.

They told me the reason they haven't cleaned him yet is because he was nervous around them. That is impossible because there isn't a living, breathing, thing on earth that Winston doesn't adore. They didn't understand the seriousness at all. They just chalked it up to a nervous dog and a nervous owner. I explained, again, that he is not a nervous dog, and has never shown fear before, ever. Nothing startles him, bothers him or upsets him in any way, ever. I think they finally got it but how frustrating??? So in total I waited three hours, and maybe got about 20 minutes with him before he had another episode and they took him back to give him some valium. I waited for the vet to come talk to me and finally had to go knocking on doors again and it seemed nobody knew I was still there. Meanwhile the whole time I was sitting in that room, it turned out Winston was right on the other side of the wall. All someone had to do was bring him through the door. They promised a real live vet would call with a full update first thing in the morning.

Unfortunately the saddest news is that they have no idea what it is, and said they have never seen anything like this before. I asked them what the point was of me leaving him there if nobody was going to tend to him or treat him in any way. They reassured me they were watching him closely and that it was the only way for them to get a sense of what is wrong.

I'm thinking I will get him out of there in the morning and for now, at least he's spending the night with a doctor, so if something bad happens then he will be looked after. But if the issue is fear and fear only I sure wish I could be there with him. I hate the thought of him having these episodes with nobody there to comfort him. :(

I'm sure there's a gazillion spelling errors here, sorry but I'm so tired...

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

believe me. if he hasn't been bathed when I pick him up I think I will lose my sh!t.

[F, Calla & Luca]

I wouldn't blame you a bit.

[F, Calla & Luca]

I would at least offer not to sue them for overdosing Winston if they consider dropping their fee. On the other hand if they are the only emergency place around you don't want to completely alienate them so maybe not.

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

nope. there is another one. It's a little further away, and extremely pricey, but I am never setting foot in this place again.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Good.

[Christine & Shelby]

Good!  Stay away... sounds horrible!

[Jennifer and Jack]

I can't believe the horrid care you are receiving, I am so so sorry

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

I have to agree about the payment.  I'd be negotiating the heck out of this bill and I'd do a little research before I went as to whom I can threaten to contact about the care that he received while he was there.  Uncalled for in my opinion.  Who is running this place anyway.  Regardless though I sure hope that you can get to your vet as soon as possible tomorrow and get the appropriate care that is needed.  Hugs to you both.

[Jennifer and Jack]

I am with you on the paper charting, I can't tell you how many charts have been screwed up by computers.. How many errors I have seen, and experienced....

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Wow, I hope you get some answers soon. I also don't like that the vet gave him a double dose????  WTD?  Keep us posted!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I would document all they have done wrong and at least ask to talk to the person in charge and lodge a major complaint. If that does not work, I always write a letter to Better Business Bureau, which makes me feel better and seems to get better results. This is very scary for you and Winston. I am sure Winston is also nervous because he is away from you and where he feels safe. I hope you get answers soon and it will be a "quick fix".

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Also, my super showed up this morning with mouse traps. I had completely written him off lol. I figured it couldn't hurt to have them set up anyway. He stuffed the hole under the kitchen sink with some stuff that mice can't chew through. At least I'll have the peace of mind. I am still a little suspicous about this mouse thing as Sophie is still a little skittish when she goes near her food bowls and I still swear I saw something black move under the oven out of the corner of my eye. Maybe we are all going insane lol!