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| Help and advice please; Seizure's in Jack Russell's | |
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| Topic Started: Mar 17 2009, 10:20 PM (305 Views) | |
| JACKS DAD | Mar 17 2009, 10:20 PM Post #1 |
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Help, help, help... For my wife and myself this feels like the end of the world… One of my Jack Russell’s (Jack who’s just five years old) had a fit a couple of weeks ago. He didn’t black out but foamed at the mouth, fell over, and generally lost the plot the whole event lasting no more than a couple of minutes and I believe it’s a petit mal seizure. We took him the vet who basically said he’s as fit as a butcher’s dog and we should wait and see if he had another. Now this Sunday he had a similar event, not quite so bad but again he fell over, lost the plot but did not lose consciousness, to make matters worse he also had a little incident today (Tuesday), only lasted a few seconds; he started limping, then shaking and again lost the plot but was soon right as rain. Obviously we’ll be back at the vet ASAP, but were so scared and afraid since our boys are like children to us… Can anyone here offer any advice or guidance on anything that might put our minds at rest. Thanks in advance |
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| zandd | Mar 17 2009, 10:25 PM Post #2 |
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So sory,you must be frantic with worry.Some of the symptoms do sound a bit like Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome - CECS or Spike's Disease.Was initially seen in Borders but it appears more and more JRTs are also showing symptoms.May be completely wrong of course but check out This site - especially the videos.A lot of vets are unfamiliar with this so worth a look.I have no experience at all with a dog with epilepsy,I do hope you get a diagnosis and he recovers soon. |
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| JACKS DAD | Mar 17 2009, 10:40 PM Post #3 |
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Thanks, very, very much... Missed that on my hours on the internet so I'll digest all that now, in the mean time I'm going to try Rescue Remedy and Omega-3 Oil just as soon as I can get some, but again thanks... Andy |
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| Tafia | Mar 17 2009, 11:11 PM Post #4 |
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Fingers crossed that the seizures don't continue. Keep a diary of all the event's leading up to the seizures - food eaten, exercise given - absolutely anything you can think of. Maybe possibily see an animal homeopath as well. You guys must be so upset and scared - having had one of my dogs go into shock I can emphasis somewhat. :hug: |
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| Lu20 | Mar 18 2009, 10:09 AM Post #5 |
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:hug: :flower: I can't begin to imagine how awful this must be but you are onto it early. As Tafia suggested take notes of everything that could be a trigger - even what excersise Jack has been doing. I have never ever had - or even seen a dog having any form of seizure :no: |
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| JACKS DAD | Apr 6 2009, 05:24 PM Post #6 |
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This is a video of todays fit... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDAwEmQYrxg Now been to the vets three times (another vist tommorw AM) yet no futher on.. Any vets out there I can contact for advice. |
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| zandd | Apr 6 2009, 06:01 PM Post #7 |
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:no: oh that's so hard to watch,must be heartbreaking for you.What is your vet saying? has he had any scans done - has anyone mentioned having one? I'm presuming the vets have seen this,it certainly isn't Spikes,looks more like epilepsy to my (inexperienced eye). |
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| Sky | Apr 6 2009, 06:31 PM Post #8 |
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Ahh bless him :wub: I am not an expert but would say there is is def something seriously wrong there. Have you shown video to the vet, there must be something they can do or suggest. Excellent observations from Zandd. You must be so worried but :crossedfingers: someone somewhere can help you xxx |
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| Marean | Apr 6 2009, 06:50 PM Post #9 |
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Poor little mite, can see how distressing this is for all of you. So hope the vets can give you answers and a solution. |
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| Tafia | Apr 6 2009, 08:52 PM Post #10 |
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Do you have insurance? If it were me and I don't, I be asking for a referal onto a veterinary school. Must be incredibly distressing for you all and frustrating not knowing where to turn. Chin up. |
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| Linda & Fred | Apr 7 2009, 07:27 AM Post #11 |
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Have you seen this site? http://www.canineepilepsy.co.uk/ A friend of mine has a Norwich Terrier with epilepsy, but I've never seen her fit. Poor little mite. :hug: |
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| JACKS DAD | Apr 7 2009, 03:14 PM Post #12 |
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Well the vets now seen video... Refered for a MRI this Thursday and then off tom see a nurologist... |
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| Sky | Apr 7 2009, 03:52 PM Post #13 |
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Oh that's so good, at least something is being done now and hopefully something can be done for your poor dog :yes: Thank goodness for videos!!! Please keep us posted and good luck :pray: |
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| Tafia | Apr 7 2009, 04:12 PM Post #14 |
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I think that's got to be the best route to go down. Let us know how it pans out please. Thinking of you tomorrow. |
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| Lu20 | Apr 7 2009, 04:18 PM Post #15 |
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:yes: :crossedfingers: |
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