fits in dogs?

Question

my dogs is 13 has broncitis arthritis breathing problems and the vet says last week he has senile dementia he hasnt got long left the vet says its up to me how much time i want to spend with him. this morning he was sick and collapsed and he had a fit its the first time this has happened he fell over and was fitting for few secs then he got up could this be due to his senile dementia or is it getting closer to him saying goodbye to me i love my baby so much ive had him since he was born. i need to know if this fit was a one off or could he have more please help

Answer 1

The chances this is the start of many fits. If you love your dog dont let him suffer any more at least you have the option of letting him die peacefully and in your arms. Humans dont have that right. Do what is best for the dog not yourslef. We are very selfish as we dont want the ones we love to leave us. But, it is kindness and your strength to let your dog go. God bless

Answer 2

If he is having problems, can't breathe. is senile, and now having fits, perhaps the time has come to say goodbye? In a week, if there are more bad days than good days then you need to think hard. Think very hard about this. If you are putting off the deed because of your own feelings, then you should be ashamed. If in your heart of hearts, you know that he is not enjoying life any more, then no matter how upset you will be, you OWE it to him to help him out of his suffering.
If on the other hand, he is generally happy, enjoys going for walks, playing, wags his tail, eats well, then perhaps it isn't time yet. Only you know. Be absolutely honest with yourself and think of the dog and not yourself. When the time comes, force yourself to stay calm, and cuddle him and talk to him while the needle goes in. Do NOT let him die alone and do not give in to your emotions until after he has passed otherwise you will have him die in fear and anxiety as he will worry at your tears. If he has been your friend since he was a young dog, then you OWE it to him, to be mentally and emotionally strong for HIS sake. By all means, break down once he has gone, scream, howl, cry, sob or whatever, but while you are helping him across the bridge, you make darn sure you keep a tight hold on your emotions unless you want his last thoughts to be scared or anxious ones.

Answer 3

SEE VET A S A P my dog had fits same as you described and it was febrile convulsions where the blood gets to hot in the body and the only way for the body to get rid of it is by having a fit
sorry to say this but take vets advice re is dog suffering i know it will be hard as you are a dog lover your self but you must think off the animal sorry that dog is not well and hope you enjoy what time you have left with it

Answer 4

I feel so sorry for you as it is a horrible time when you have to be in the position that you are in ! I have been there so often and know how it feels!
You have been with your dog for thirteen years and you will know when it is time to say good-by . If you stand back from it all for a second and look at him and see how or if he suffers YOU will
have to take the decision to have him put to sleep !
Call the vet to come to your house instead of taking the dog into this awful surgery and make him comfortable at home in his own bed .Do not do all this in a hurry say good bye to your dog properly and say to yourself how lucky he is not to have to suffer
for too long.If he has dementia he will not know a lot ,his smell will
be there and it is important that you will be with him all the way
through that last journey !
I keep my dogs with me for a day or so and than take him or her to the crematorium ( for animals ) myself and when I get the ashes back I scatter them on our favourite walk or the sea ,where ever the dog liked it best ! I feel very at ease with the death afterwards and it helps with grieving which you will do !
I have rescued old dogs for many years that is why I have so much experience just in case you wondered !
Good luck and you have a right to be sad and your dog is lucky that he had such a good mum all these years !

Answer 5

I think you know your dog best. How bad is his breathing problem? If he's comfortable and not struggling to breathe, or in pain when he tries to breathe, he can cope. His dementia just means he's becoming forgetful - that causes him no grief. The fits he's having could be several things - possible epilipsy, possibly geriatric vistibular disease, but you could have your vet check it out if you want to know.

You need to decide when your dog's life is no longer any joy to him. That's the time you need to let him go, for his sake. If he's not in pain, you still should have some time with him - I believe you'll know when the its necessary.

What I do is have the vet come to my house because it's less stressful for your dog than having to go to the vet's office. It's totally pain free for your dog - he'll just go to sleep.

Answer 6

I hate to say this but you are going to have to be really strong, the poor little boy is obviously suffering now and you have to think of him, you very obviously love your dog and the step you are going to have to take now is the biggest act of love that you can show him, it's not easy believe me I know but you have to forget what you are feeling and do what is best, the last dog I lost was also 13 and when that day came I circled my kitchen table so many times before phoning the vet but I knew I had to.
Be strong.
Take care.

Answer 7

this could be a from of epilepsy or other such illness that has become more acute do to his/her age and also the other conditions you described. This is a serious condition in itself and with the age and frailty of your beloved pet i think that the best thing is to talk first when your vet about this, and get their opinion. Out of everyone they should know best! ; )
In my opinion putting the animal to sleep is the best thing, if your are worried about it actually happening at the vets, dont be, I have done lots of work experience at vets and its very respectful and peaceful experience, just like they have fallen asleep.
Hope you make the right decision
blessed be
xx

Answer 8

i know exactly how your feelin, i have had two dogs from a very young age and had to sadly let them go because it got 2 much for them, i reckon the fit was due to the age and problem with your dog, it sounds awful but i think its time ti say your goodbyes aswell remember the good times with your pets i still cry thinkin of my dogs, so best wishes i hope you stay strong xxx = )

Answer 9

Not too sure. My dog developed epilepsy after he was full grown and had at first small fits then bigger ones. We eventually were able to control it through a special diet and help and advice from the vet. Maybe you can ask to get him checked for epilepsy.

Answer 10

I had my Sam for 13 years. She went through a lot with me and was my "best friend." I tried the anti-dementia prescription and even had her in "Pull-ups." One day it finally dawned on me (duh) that I was keeping her alive for ME - not for her. I put her down the next day. I lay with her while they did it. It was VERY sad - but it was the right thing to do. I think it's time. You do too, or you wouldn't have written.
I'm SO sorry. Hang in there...