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first seizure since arriving here
Our new Labradoodle finally arrived about 3 weeks ago ~ he is from a breeder in Canada and he was purchased as a puppy by a family in MO. He had a couple of very minor seizures while living with his first family (April 2011 and July 2011)and they did not want to "deal with it". He turned a year old in May 2011 ~ he is still a young doodle.
We thought things seemed great ~ no signs of seizures since he arrived here until last night. He started having seizures at 3:00 AM between 3:00 - 4:30 AM he had 3 major seizures and then he seemed OK very exhausted but responsive and hungry. Then at 7:15 AM he had 2 more slightly less severe seizures they lasted until 7:35 AM. He was exhausted and rested until 10:15 AM and then he had another 2 very severe seizures.
We got him to our veterinarian after the last seizure (11:10 AM) ~ they have him on an IV drip with phenobarbital and gave him a shot of valium. He was still unresponsive when we left (12:25 PM). The vet is thinking that he will be there a couple of days and then they will send him home with phenobarbital and valium (just in case).
His original owners did blood work in April and all his levels were fine and they are running more blood work this afternoon. What we noticed “pre-seizure” was frantic pacing and chasing/running around the house like he was chasing something and then he would start to pant and become more frantic this lasted about 20-25 minutes before the first convulsion/seizure ~ is this normal? Was there anything we could do at this point to stop the progression of a full seizure/convulsion? We did apply ice packs to his back hind area during the seizure/convulsion.
What questions should we be asking the vet? He is 56 pounds ~ any idea what dosage of phenobarbital will he need? Should I start him on Milk Thistle as soon as we get him back home to prevent any liver damage? I had him on Taurine and Salmon Oil.
What should we expect to see when starting the phenobarbital? How long does that take to become effective?
Sorry for this long message and so many questions. I thought we were prepared with reading, studying talking with a specialist ~ however when it is happening in your living room with your dog you are not prepared...especially the first time.
Thanks,
Lynn
We thought things seemed great ~ no signs of seizures since he arrived here until last night. He started having seizures at 3:00 AM between 3:00 - 4:30 AM he had 3 major seizures and then he seemed OK very exhausted but responsive and hungry. Then at 7:15 AM he had 2 more slightly less severe seizures they lasted until 7:35 AM. He was exhausted and rested until 10:15 AM and then he had another 2 very severe seizures.
We got him to our veterinarian after the last seizure (11:10 AM) ~ they have him on an IV drip with phenobarbital and gave him a shot of valium. He was still unresponsive when we left (12:25 PM). The vet is thinking that he will be there a couple of days and then they will send him home with phenobarbital and valium (just in case).
His original owners did blood work in April and all his levels were fine and they are running more blood work this afternoon. What we noticed “pre-seizure” was frantic pacing and chasing/running around the house like he was chasing something and then he would start to pant and become more frantic this lasted about 20-25 minutes before the first convulsion/seizure ~ is this normal? Was there anything we could do at this point to stop the progression of a full seizure/convulsion? We did apply ice packs to his back hind area during the seizure/convulsion.
What questions should we be asking the vet? He is 56 pounds ~ any idea what dosage of phenobarbital will he need? Should I start him on Milk Thistle as soon as we get him back home to prevent any liver damage? I had him on Taurine and Salmon Oil.
What should we expect to see when starting the phenobarbital? How long does that take to become effective?
Sorry for this long message and so many questions. I thought we were prepared with reading, studying talking with a specialist ~ however when it is happening in your living room with your dog you are not prepared...especially the first time.
Thanks,
Lynn
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Permalink Reply by Lynn Stoops on
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Good morning
Luigi spent the day at the dr. and then they sent him home with his IV and medications for us to monitor him all night since the clinic is not staffed at night. They have him “overloading” on phenobarbital to control the convulsions. He had one seizure on the way home from the dr. (made the drive home interesting) we had to use valium to calm him down when we got him home. All night he would pace and act frantic but no convulsions. George and I spent the night trying to keep him calm.
We just took him back to the clinic this morning for them to monitor him today and we will bring him home tonight. All his blood work is in the normal range.
Currently he is having some vision loss and his fine motor skills are not working properly due to the convulsions I am hoping and praying that he regains both quickly.
We appreciate all the replies!
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Permalink Reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on
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JD and I are keeping you and Luigi in our thoughts and hoping things improve. Please keep us posted.
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Permalink Reply by AndySharon BoomerShaynaMariner on
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I am sure he will regain his vision and fine motor skills once he is though this. It does take time for the phenobar to get to the effective range, even with "overloading". Hope he has a better day.
Keep us posted.
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