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So....sorry to hear that.....keep us updated
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Cala and Thalie, have just got back from vets and she took some blood and is testing today as her breathing is quite strong but she's not panting with it.

Have just had a five min pause as vet has just got back to me and her blood cells are fine.
Need to keep an eye on her now for the next 24 hours to monitor any change in her. If her breathing gets any faster or she's looking not in herself then I'm to take her straight back up where they will monitor her.
She's now lying in front the fire gazing up at me with her sad little face ahh.
Its horrible when they fit as there is absolutely nothing you can do until they are out of it. Will tell you all if there is any change and thankyou for being here, it is appreciated very very much.
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Jasper used to have fits quite regularly. Well every month or so. Actually, come to think of it, he's not had one for a good while.

His first one happened when he was 2 years old (he's now 13) and was a reaction to a GA as he'd had to have an op to remove a section of his tail as he got "wagtail" and wouldn't let it heal.

To be fair, the vet called them "pre....something or other...seizures" as he never actually lost consciousness. He would swing his head in sweeping arcs from side to side whilst crying and was stood with his legs splayed out. They'd last a minute at tops and when he'd come out of it he would walk a bit unsteady for a while and sit shaking, feeling sorry for himself. Poor lad.

He has never been prescribed medication for it as the vet said they didn't happen with enough frequency to merit it. If they got worse or knocked him out etc then they'd reassess that.

It's not the end of the world. Don't panic. Jasper has lived with his minor fits for 11 years to no detriment to his overall general health.
 
Ta for that, tilly actually went unconscious and really wasn't properly awake for half hour, thats what worries me more than actually being awake with one. Fingers crossed its a one off or like yours very rare. Vet did mention an mri scan, nearly fainted myself when she said it would cost around £800 to £900, she isn't insured. gulp
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I'm pretty sure that's why my vets weren't overly concerned as he didn't lose consciousness. I assume it would've been a different matter had he done.

Mine did mention starting him on anti-convulsion drugs but said it might not be necessary and a needless expense given that his were so infrequent, not full blown seizures and he didn't seem to suffer any ill effects afterwards.

Best of luck to you and your doggy. Hope it's a one off too.
 
If he has to go on medication then don't worry too much. I know of several dogs who have this and they lead normal lives.
Has yoyr got a temperature? I presume the vet checked that as high temps can cause fits.
 
Blimey I think I would start fitting too, if Ozzie's (JRT) lasted that long!!! Oz has had a few (one or two a year), but he is half with it and only last a couple of mins (with is bad enough)!! Hope she's O.K.
 
At first I thought rat poison as she had been behind the bales, but no thankfully, vet has told me what to look out for on that. could be anything from just epilepsy to growth in the brain, just have to monitor her now. I was so worried as you know she is my little baby and I spoil her rotten. Did tell vet about her behaviour but she thinks unlikely.
Now sat here with a big glass of wine and lemonade to calm my nerves.
 
Glad she is home but it doesn't make it any less worrying for you does it?!

At least her bloods were ok and she is curled up by the fire!!

Enjoy your glass of wine and keep us up to date.

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Im glad she is ok......dogs can literally have a one off fit, then never have another.....thats why vets tend to ask u to keep an eye out for a regular pattern.....I get atleast 1 call a week here.....with a dog fitting.....it's obs very scarey, for an owner to whitness this for the first time.......esp all the staggering around afterwards.

Hopefully....this was a one off......best to turn down all noise, darken the room, and talk to her, but try not to hold down, it's pretty common for a dog to bite, when coming around, as they have not got a clue, what is happening, it's also common for them to urinate or pass faeces, aslong as there is nothing for the dog to thrash against, to hurt themselves, it's best to talk to them calmly, so they can try and focus on your voice when coming around, but not to hold or touch.
But your vet probably told u all of that
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Our vets, will always wait for a second fit, before the animal comes in, unless first one is particurlarly long.

Anyway, less babbling......glad she is home and settled
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she always gets loadsa hugs, she's my baby lol.
I also hope it was a one off, anyway am off to bed now and she is waiting at bottom of stairs as she always sleeps with us.
Sometimes I'm sure she thinks she's human, you know head on the pillow,body under duvet.
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My bernese had her first seizure just over a year ago. It was the most horrible thing I have ever seen. :-( Hers was a full on convulsion and when she came around she didn't recognise any of us and was growling and snarling at us for about half an hour. It was very upsetting. She was rushed off to the vet and everything tested normal. Apparently it is most common for epilepsy to come on between 2 and 5 years of age. There is no real way of diagnosing epilepsy. Since her first HORRENDOUS fit my girls has had a fit about every three months. The episodes are getting less intense and she recovers quicker each time (touch wood that the trend continues). She is quite disoriented for a few hours after her fits, I think she gets a bit of a headache. All I do when my girl 'seizes' is to make sure she can't hurt herself and then I leave her completely alone until she comes around and then comes to me. I learnt quite quickly not to be touching her as she came out of it as I nearly got bitten. Hopefully your JRTs was a one off (fingers crossed for you)
 
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