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...

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

One day at a time, Sherri....."he seems happy again and back to normal".  For right now that's great news.  You have found a great Vet for him....you are an amazing Doodle Mom.  Keeping all those fingers and paws crossed here for NO MORE EPISODES!

[Bonnie and Kona]

All of us care deeply for you and your dear doodles. I am so glad that you are feeling good about the vet and extra glad that Winston seems happy. Phew! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us up to date on how things are going. 

[Jennifer and Jack]

I am gladhe is getting such good care. I hope for the best !!!! We are sending our love!!!

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Thanks Jennifer!

[cheryl & oliver]

Sherri, we were away for sevreal days, just got home, and ran to the computer to see if the thread on Winston was still available.  I went thru all 16 pages, and I am so happy that you were able to get him to the right place to get him diagnosed, and treated by Dr's. that seem to have seen this before.  I am glad he is doing better, but will keep following the thread to see his progress and final diagnosis.  Hugs to you and Winston...Please know that you both were on my mind while we were away, and we have our fingers and paws crossed here for a good final result for Winston....Cheryl

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Thanks you so much Cheryl! I appreciate how much you and everyone else care for Winnie the Pooh Winston. He is oblivious of course, but it sure melts my heart :)

[Leslie and Halas]

I'm relieved that you've found a specialist that is taking this seriously and trying to figure it out.

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

me too Leslie!

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

:o)

So happy Winston is under good care. Hope this all get figured out soon and then you can go on being the Happy Doodle Mommy you are surely meant to be.

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Thank you Lisa!

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

Glad to hear Winnie boy is feeling better and has a good caring vet. I cannot imagine how hard this must be on you. You are such a good Doodle Mommy. Sending hugs and doodle kisses to you and your doodle clan (and the kitty). It will all turn out well.

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Thanks so much!