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

[Adriann27]

Originally Posted by chico2

Adriann,it does not matter if the pics are big,we'll take little Horton-pics any size,okI was not complaining

Oh I didn't take it as a complaint, I want you to get the full effect of how precious he is!! :-)))

[Love4himies]

How is he doing so far today?

[Adriann27]

Originally Posted by Love4himies

How is he doing so far today?

I'm getting ready to go pick him up from the vets office (doggie day care). They haven't called (and I knew I was getting him early today so I haven't called. I'm hoping and praying NO seizures! I will let you know when we get home this afternoon for sure!!

[rainbow]

Awwww....the picture of Horton cuddling his teddy is soooo precious and I also love the one of him cuddling with you.

Glad to hear he is still doing well.

I would also wonder about the vaccinations being given too early. I haven't read the article that Erykah posted but have you asked your vet about this? Do hope you can still somehow put these breeders out of business.

[Adriann27]

Thank you so much for offering!!!!!! To know if he's inbreed really isn't that important to me (just trying to figure out the cause of the seizures). I doubt the breeders are going to cooperate with anything I want or need anyway.

Ok, going to pick up "Little Face" that's what Judd calls him!

Likely, if they denied AKC paperwork it's because they can't register the litter--the parents are not registered is my guess.

Will they supply the pedigree of the dam and sire? If you can trust what they give you (since if they aren't registered, it won't be verified) the pedigrees or lineages will tell you the degree of inbreeding. If you can get the pedigrees, I can help you calculate the inbreeding coefficient if you really want to know.

I'm so glad he's been seizure free for so long! Hugs and kisses and slobbery snuffles from my Pack for Horton![/QUOTE]

[Adriann27]

Oh! And I posted the pictures on my profile....they are much easier to see that way! Well I'm going to pick up my boy!

[Lukka'sma]

He is just as cute as they come Love that face.

[Adriann27]

Horton seized at noon today. The vet want to give him the diazepam twice a day now to try and keep him from having seizures.

We continue to look on the brightside, he went 48 hrs with no seizures, he was having them every 6 hrs.

[Love4himies]

Awww I am so sorry to hear that, maybe they will get fewer and fewer.

[Adriann27]

Well, Horton has been home for 3 hrs now and I've yet to be able to calm him down. He's baying (as if he is in pain) wondering around the room frantic, he won't allow me to pick him up, he has bitten me twice. This is how he acted after a few of his seizures, but never this long, never this dramatic. He has had his diazepam already. I don't know what to do for him, he's like a different puppy. Its breaking my heart.

[Love4himies]

Oh no :sad:

Have you called your vet? I have never had a pet who has had seizures so I can't give you any advice.

[Love4himies]

Here is some info on diazepam on animals. One side affect is anxiety and aggressiveness.

http://www.wedgewoodpharmacy.com/mon...s/diazepam.asp

[chico2]

Adriann,I am soo sorry to hear that,being hyper was often a sign my son would get a seizure,but dogs are probably different.
Poor little pup and poor you,try not to be too discouraged

[Adriann27]

Originally Posted by Love4himies

Here is some info on diazepam on animals. One side affect is anxiety and aggressiveness.

http://www.wedgewoodpharmacy.com/mon...s/diazepam.asp

Thanks for the article!!! He's taken it the last two nights with no problem, just made him "drunk".

I just feel so helpless...nothing I do is helping him.

[Love4himies]

But didn't the vet just up the dose? Maybe Horton just needs some time to get used to it.

[Adriann27]

Originally Posted by chico2

Adriann,I am soo sorry to hear that,being hyper was often a sign my son would get a seizure,but dogs are probably different.
Poor little pup and poor you,try not to be too discouraged

Actually, I think they are pretty similar. I had lunch with one of my best friends today and her daughter used to have seizures. She hasn't had one since she was a baby, but we talked about it most of lunch time.

[Lukka'sma]

I'm so very very sorry, I know this is breaking your heart as well as the members here. I continue to send nothing but the best of get well wishes for Horton. I will keep him in my thoughts

[chico2]

Adriann,is it too late to reach the vet??
Hopefully Horton will tire out and go to sleep,this must make his little body exhausted,unless there really is something hurting him???

[Adriann27]

Originally Posted by Love4himies

But didn't the vet just up the dose? Maybe Horton just needs some time to get used to it.

Yes he did, I hope that's it.

On another note, my lawyer now has all the documentation (tests, vet bills, "health guarantee" (yea right)) to investigate Horton's case. We should know exactly what our rights are by the end of the day Monday.

[sugarcatmom]

Originally Posted by Adriann27

I don't know what to do for him, he's like a different puppy. Its breaking my heart.

I wonder if something like D.A.P. (Dog Appeasing Pheromones) would help in this situation? You should be able to get some at PetSmart or from the vet. Poor baby, and poor you for going through this with him. I'm pulling for you guys.

http://k9centre.co.uk/dap.php

[chico2]

Adriann,my son had seizures since he was one,I stopped the meds that made him a zombie and he had no seizures between 4 and 19yrs old.
Then they came back with a vengence,so bad he had brain-surgery when he was 25 and has been ok sincehe lives with his girlfriend in Alberta,a province out west.
I suppose seizures and the reason for them could be similar in people and animals,however,so much harder on a little baby-pup like Horton:sad:

[Adriann27]

Originally Posted by chico2

Adriann,is it too late to reach the vet??
Hopefully Horton will tire out and go to sleep,this must make his little body exhausted,unless there really is something hurting him???

He just finally curled up on the floor and fell asleep. I don't think he was truly in pain because he shut up long enough to eat...and wanted more. I did call the vet and he too thought it was from the seizure or the possible change in meds. He also said that after a seizure he probably is in some discomfort from muscle contractions. One thing is for darn sure, he has quite the appetite!!! I felt his legs, belly, neck to see if he would cry when I touched a certain spot but he didn't.

[Adriann27]

Originally Posted by sugarcatmom

I wonder if something like D.A.P. (Dog Appeasing Pheromones) would help in this situation? You should be able to get some at PetSmart or from the vet. Poor baby, and poor you for going through this with him. I'm pulling for you guys.

http://k9centre.co.uk/dap.php

Never heard of that! But I will try it!!! I will try anything at this point!!!

[Lukka'sma]

I hope the rest of the evening is peaceful for the little fella

[Adriann27]

Originally Posted by chico2

Adriann,my son had seizures since he was one,I stopped the meds that made him a zombie and he had no seizures between 4 and 19yrs old.
Then they came back with a vengence,so bad he had brain-surgery when he was 25 and has been ok sincehe lives with his girlfriend in Alberta,a province out west.
I suppose seizures and the reason for them could be similar in people and animals,however,so much harder on a little baby-pup like Horton:sad:

I don't know if it's harder on him, but it's definitely hard for me to understand whats going on with him. I don't speak hound dog, and he doesn't speak southern english! LOL!

I'm glad that your son is well now!!! What a hard road for your family too!!

[Adriann27]

Originally Posted by Lukka'sma

I hope the rest of the evening is peaceful for the little fella

THANKS! me too!

[Adriann27]

I think I have my baby back! He finally took a little nap and now he seems to be my sweet baby again. And now he's chewing on my $300 dollar boots! Yep! He's a normal puppy!

[diandpat]

Oh Adriann27 this whole thread makes me so angry at those horrible people who did this and so inspired by your devotion

Horton is a keeper for sure Hope that this situation resolves itself both medically and legally asap
from our home to yours!

(you did take the $300 booths away from him, eh! )

[joeysmama]

Adriann, I just finished reading this whole thread and my heart goes out to you. Horton is too cute for words ! I hope he gets what he deserves -- a healthy happy life !! And i hope the "breeder" gets what HE deserves !!

[rainbow]

Sorry to hear about Horton's little setback. :sad: Hopefully it was just his body reacting to the increased dosage.

Are you able to contact your vet after hours or on Saturday/Sunday should the need arise?