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...

[Dori & Rua]

Hopefully this is the issue.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Winston!

[Katie, John & Parker pup]

Oh I hope is it only a medication problem and nothing more serious! Poor Winston!

[Cindy M, Zachary & the Frenchies]

Sherri, Winston certainly has had more than his share of difficulties, however, he hit the jackpot when you found him. This certainly sounds very scary, however, as you mentioned, once the attack is over, it is over for him, so it might actually be worse for yo than it is for him. Hopefully, you will have more answers tomorrow when you get to your own vet, and the valium will prevent him from having more attacks/seizures tonight. Zach, the frenchies and I will keep him in our thoughts.

[Barbara B., Sasha & Oliver]

Oh Sherri I'm so sorry that you are going thru this.  It is so difficult especially when you take him to an emergency place that does not have a clue and you are worried about his care while at the emergency vet, it only adds to the stress :(     Please keep us posted and we are sending you and Winston doodle hugs XOXOXOXO

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I hope you get some answers soon!! I am so sorry this is happening to sweet Winston.

[Ashley, Ronnie and Ruby]

We are thinking of you all!! Poor Winston.

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

oh how terrible. I hope they can figure it out and make him feel better. he must feel aweful

[Jennifer and Jack]

I am so sorry you are dealing with this, so so sorry!!!! prayers for good anwsers and better vet care coming your way!'!!!!! Sending love

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

Hi Sherry, just wanted to say that I am thinking positive thoughts for you and poor Winston, what an ordeal. I hope the "fix" is an easy one like a medication change.

Best wishes for all of you today and big hugs.

[Christine & Shelby]

Sherri,  I hope you get some good attention and care for Winston today from your vet's office.  What a frustrating experienece.   They need to listen to you....

Shelby and I are sending prayers, hugs and doodle kisses to you and Winston (Sophie & Kitty too).

[BG and Gavin]

Thinking of you Sherri and hoping for a positive update.

[Bonnie and Kona]

This is my first act today... looking for an update for Winston. Guess I will get up and make coffee and wait to hear about how he is and you are, Sherri. I hope you slept last night. Hugs and Doodle kisses.