My 6 week old puppy has had 4 Grand Mal Seizures in 36 hours

[Adriann27]

Good thing we don't live in because Horton thinks it's to cold here (it's about 50)

[chico2]

OMG,look at the little Munchkin too cute for words

[Etown_Chick]

Adriann,
Dr. Lee has just posted an excellent sticky here about Omega 3's, including some recommendations as to brand and dosage.
Best of luck with your adorable little friend! I'm so glad he went to you, not someone who would have put him down after the first couple of seizures.

Scruffy and I are sending prayers and happy thoughts to you and Timmy. I mean Horton (sorry, Canadian Joke..lol).

[Melanie1010]

Awww what a cutie! He looks like hes doing well today! Oh how I wish I could still see grass... and postive digit temperatures! Thanks for sharing more pictures of the little guy!

[Love4himies]

Originally Posted by Adriann27

Good thing we don't live in because Horton thinks it's to cold here (it's about 50)

He would have a little jacket and booties here in Canada. I think the boots to buy are called: "Muttluks"

He is such a doll.

[Adriann27]

Ha!!! I bought him a little jacket that says "Stud" on the back! Only because he hates it when its cold. But he HATES the jacket! He bites and trys to get out of it!!
Doggie Boots!?!? I'd love to see that!!!

[Frenchy]

We don't have the real Muttluks but my coworker made those for when I got Nelly , she also made the coat / cape

[Frenchy]

Originally Posted by Adriann27

Ha!!! I bought him a little jacket that says "Stud" on the back!

ehhh , we do need pics you know !!!

[Adriann27]

Originally Posted by Frenchy

ehhh , we do need pics you know !!!

That is the cutest thing I've ever seen! I'll send some pics of that today. I'm going to actually leave the house today and leave him in the crate (have to finish Christmas shopping). I'm nervous about it, but I can't stay with him every second. And he went all weekend with no seizures!! YEA!!!!!!!!

[Adriann27]

I am so happy!!! No seizures in 3 nights!! The vet wants to see him today, for a check up, then....Mommy is venturing out to finish Christmas shopping. I'm really nervous about leaving him alone but, I think it's good to do it short periods of time.

It's 21(F) here this morning (which is like an ice age for us) OH, Horton hates the cold...he did his business and was ready to come in!

Lots of puppy kisses from Horton! We will let everyone know what the vet says!

[chico2]

Wow,3 nights,great news!!!

[Adriann27]

Isn't he cute!!! Vet wanted to keep him today, so I'll be picking him up at 3 today.

[Love4himies]

Awwww what a cutie with his sweater on.

Yea for no seizures

[hazelrunpack]

I think your vet can't resist him, either! Dawg, he's a cute little guy!!! (Horton, not the vet )

[mona_b]

OMG!!!!!!!!

He is sooo ADORABLE.....

Daddy is quite the looker too.....

Originally Posted by Adriann27

I was wondering, since the breeders denied me AKC paperwork (they said they didn't register his litter with AKC) I wonder if Horton was the result of inbreeding? That would explain the abnormal brain activity...and why they didn't register the breed. Am I reaching here?

They didn't register because as it was said,the parents propbably were not..Or one parent wasn't.

See with the CKC,it is illegal to sell pups unregistered if both parents are...It's also illegal to sell pups at one price without papers,and another price with papers.If one parent is registered,then pups can't be.

Originally Posted by t.pettet

My present vet and others I know of have always refused to vaccinate any pup under 8 weeks of age which usually meant semi-isolation and not being able to show them off until after the vet visit, am thinking the 'so called breeders' were in a rush to make a sale and jeopardized the pups health by administering. Anyone else ever had such a young animal vaccinated?

All my dogs(present/past) have had their first shots at 6 weeks..I got them from the breeder at 12 weeks..They had all their shots when I got them..The only ones I had to do was at 16 weeks which was the rabies.

Adriann27,can you pm me the byb's site?..I'd like to check it out....

[Chris21711]

Originally Posted by Adriann27

Well, I have to admit I am excited. We are passed the 48 hr mark and NO seizures! WHOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!

I have, however, had to show some tough love today. I am on to him
He has been baying non-stop all day. It has progressively gotten worse and the only time he stops is when we pick him up or feed him. (bassets can be very manipulative) Due to his delicate condition, I do admit he has been spoiled ROTTEN. Today we had a little meeting of the minds, I let him bay while Judd and I ignored him...sure enough, five minutes later he stopped and started to play on his own. WHAT A LITTLE HAM!!

Horton sends lots of kisses and ROO -ROO's for everyone!!

He's practicing his baying Adriann, they look so flippin cute too when they are pups. My two start when Iggy (HuskyX) joins in with his two cents worth. Need more pics though

So happy to hear that he has been seizure free for two day, let's hope it continues like this.

[Adriann27]

I just wanted to let everyone now, Horton has taken a very bad turn. We had a very bad day today. Cluster seizures and frantic activity that has the Vet very concerned. After the seizures, Horton can't see. We don't know if this is permenant or an effect from the seizures. He has been sleeping for most of the night because he has had ALOT of Diazepam today.

The Vet is now leaning toward neurologic defects, not only epilepsy. The frantic fits I've been seeing is an indication of that. We are changing him over to Phenobarbitol tonight. We (the Vet and I) are hoping the frantic behavior is due to the diazepam and that by changing the medicine it will help.

Today is the first time I've seen the Vets concerned (all three of the Docs at the clinic are working with him). They are talking about next steps and permanent decisions. I don't think I could be more heartbroken.

[joeysmama]

Oh Adriann, I am soo sooo sorry !!!

I will keep praying for Horton. I hope that things are better than they seem. Miracles happen and Horton sure deserves one.

[meg4050]

Adriann, I'm so sorry :sad:

That the phenobarb will help turn him back around. Hang in there Horton

[pbpatti]

You have one sweet puppy there. Sasha and me will send you prayers that Horton will get through these seizures and live to be a ripe old age.

[rainbow]

OH NO Adriann, I am so very sorry.

Poor Horton. :sad: .....I hope it is the effects of the diazepam that is the cause. I'm sending lots of prayers and good wishes to you, Judd and Horton.

[Diamondsmum]

Ohhhhhhh dear..

sending our prayers & for Hortan & for you guys as well

[diandpat]

Oh dear, I thought you were going to get through this after such healthy weekend :sad:

Horton is home with you tonight? Do you have to bring him back in to the vet tomorrow?
for little Horton

[Love4himies]

Oh no. Was this at the vet's again?

[hazelrunpack]

Oh, Adriann...I was hoping for a better report. :sad: I'm sorry it was such a bad day for Horton and you guys

that the switch to phenobarb does the trick! We've still got all our paws and fingers crossed here!

[Adriann27]

Originally Posted by Love4himies

Oh no. Was this at the vet's again?

No, it was about 10 minutes after we left the vets. When I called to ask what to do (We have never had an episode like this) they told me to bring him in.

He doesn't have to go back tomorrow, unless we have another episode. The whole clinic is torn up over this. Everyone loves this little guy. Its getting harder and harder to be positive.

[Love4himies]

Is there any tests at all that can be done to isolate the cause of the seizures?

[Frenchy]

omg I'm so sorry :sad: I hope the Phenobarbitol will be the answer

[Adriann27]

Originally Posted by Love4himies

Is there any tests at all that can be done to isolate the cause of the seizures?

The only other testing is a MRI/Catscan....we talked to the Vet today about that but, it cost about $3000. Then the best we can hope for is brain surgery which has a 50% survival rate. I'm not putting a price tag on little Horton, but, we can afford that, or the brain surgery which would cost much, much more.

Even the Vet said that an MRI would just confirm our fears or put us back at square one.

With that said, we are going to exhaust all other measures, give him a little while on the other meds and wait and see.

Even the Vets got teary eyed talking to me today and seeing him in this "frantic" state....which happens even when he doesn't seize.

His Docs are puzzled as to the cause....we all are. But, we are praying really hard!

[chico2]

On no AdriannI don't know what to say,poor little baby,you and Judd:sad:
This is unfortunately what seizures are,a rollercoaster,ups and downs,until proper meds can be found.
We all know how deeply you feel for this little boy,as do we,from a distance.

the Phenobarbitol will help
Little Horton needs a Christmas Miracle