She has been having seizures for 3 years. She is on Phenabarbitol and Potassium Bromide. We recently switched to capsules of Pot. Brom.l instead of liquid. When all was said and done, we think that was the reason for the seizures. Something about liquid being absorbed into the bloodstream faster.
But, my question is, why can't she walk very well now. She has not had any seizures for 3 days; however, she has alot of trouble getting her footing and when she does walk, sometimes her legs just give out.
What could this be? The seizures? The medicine?
2006-08-14 17:31:41 · 11 answers · asked by maddiojay 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
this is a technical question best suited for a vet.
why are you asking this of complete strangers on the internet? are you more interested in taking a survey of random opinions than getting an answer that might help your pet?
2006-08-14 17:38:18 · answer #1 · answered by o2baflyndog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your dog to the vet. The week of seizures has caused some neurological damage that is best taken care of by a vet and as soon as possible, so that it isn't permanent.
2006-08-15 02:23:37 · answer #2 · answered by Sharon D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet. The seizures cause lesions on the brain, it sounds like it may have left her with brain damage, sometimes they can recover when and if the area heals, sometimes the scarring it leaves is too severe. Off to the vet to have it checked.
2006-08-15 01:26:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think it is the medicine. I am an epileptic myself and I was prescribed medicine that was too strong and I was seeing double and ended up falling on the sidewalk. The dosage needed to be ajusted and I have no problems now. Try to ask your vet about it and perhaps he will give something milder.
Good luck
2006-08-15 01:02:30 · answer #4 · answered by montralia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your dog may have an ear infection affecting its balance. what does she do when seizure happens, does she shake roll or fall? Peripheral Viestibular syndrome. something like that. is what my lucy had, she was throwing up and walking like she was drunk then she couldnt walk at all she just kept falling down. We took her to the vet then she rolled and her head tilted to the left and her eyes locked and she cried, we took her to the vet and doctor thought that peripheral verstibular syndrome might be it, it happens in older dogs but may happen in younger she is only 5. it says it takes three days to three weeks to heal with right medicine. she is doing better i hope to god she doesnt relapse, look information on it i hope your dog gets better dont put it to sleep.
2006-08-15 04:44:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the severity of the seizures that she had, this can be a temporary side effect. It can also be due to the medication change. Check with your vet, because they can help determine which it is.
2006-08-15 03:43:50 · answer #6 · answered by clovicat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog has a heart problem due to stress may be it's time to take her to the vet an let him put her to sleep...it will stop her pain an let her rest...
2006-08-15 00:42:14 · answer #7 · answered by stillhappy89 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not a vet, but it sounds like a chemical imbalance.
2006-08-15 00:36:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Cat has been through to much Trauma, & it may have caused your Cat to have a Stroke or, bleeding in the brain, & thats why your Cat, can no longer walk.I'm so sorry.!!!!!!!
2006-08-15 00:45:13 · answer #9 · answered by sqishieears 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please go to your vet. He or she is best quilified to answer your questions and offer suggestions for further treatment. That's what they went to school for. Good luck!
2006-08-15 01:17:15 · answer #10 · answered by PenguinMoose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋