can you tell me about dogs with epilepsy my dog is a scottie who is 18 months old he dose have scottie cramps
2006-09-18 02:02:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Scotty cramps is an inherited neurologic/neuromuscular disorder seen specifically in Scottish terriers ...The symptoms usually develop before a dog is a year old. Sometimes, they can be controlled with Valium. Most Scotties live normal lifespans with this rare condition. I'm not sure how common this condition is, but I've only seen it once in a client's dog in 30 years.
I am sure there are Scotty breeders who can give you more information on Scotty Cramps.
If you are indicating that your dog has also been diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy, seizures can be controlled with phenobarbital.
The symptoms of Scotty Cramps are:
Spreading of the front limbs during heavy exercise or excitement
Arching of the spine
Stiffening or overflexion or bending of the hind limbs
Frequent falling
Changes in respiration
Contracted facial muscles.
Episodes may last up to 30 minutes
2006-09-18 02:25:12 · answer #1 · answered by Free Bird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know about Scottie Cramps, but I have a Staffie with epilepsy, he was diagnosed at about a year old through lots of blood tests from the vets.. He is nearly ten now and has been on meds all his life, every day, epiphen and pottasium bromide, he has to have blood tests every 6 months, he lives a normal life and he's happy enuff, take your dog to the vets and get him checked out....... very important!!!!!!!!
2006-09-18 17:10:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have never heard of scottie cramps ,he needs to see a vet and quick if he fits
2006-09-18 09:05:13 · answer #3 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Shih Tzu and when he was about 2yrs he started to have seizures to I took him to the vets he is now on meds (Epiphen) every day and evening broken in half one tablet total.
He’s now coming up to his 7th birthday in October.
It's not nice to see them when they have a fit but i just stroke Sully and tell him he's ok and that he is a good boy just reassurance to him.
2006-09-21 16:36:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of "scottie cramps". Is he having seizures, and if so, how often?
2006-09-18 09:07:15 · answer #5 · answered by A Great Dane Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my friends dog has epilepsy its on medication for it just take it to the vet they will help you
2006-09-18 09:23:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really think you should take it to the vets rather than asking us! Good luck x
2006-09-18 09:10:02 · answer #7 · answered by kerrykinsmalosevich 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to a vet you cruel f*cker. i cant believe you're on yahoo answers looking for help when your dog is in pain.
2006-09-18 09:05:03 · answer #8 · answered by EZ 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2006-09-18 09:11:22 · answer #9 · answered by sparkynicci 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋