ok, i have a 4 year old shi-tzu and a few months ago, she woke up and she couldnt walk. her legs were like sticking straight out and she was shaking. then after about 10 minutes it passed and it was like nothing was wrong.
then it happened again tonight. but this time it lasted longer and her pupils were very big.
we are going to take her to the vet next week but i just really want to know what is wrong with her. she didnt eat any chocolate or anything except her dog food.
my friend's cousin got a dog from the same place and it died when it was 4.
2006-11-12 13:02:09 · 19 answers · asked by RebelChild69 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
That's called a seizure. If the other dog was related, it's probably genetic, as most conditions that cause seizures are. Epilepsy is one of many causes. The severity of a sezure can vary greatly, from standing still (like your dog) to wildly thrashing. Take your dog to the vet AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Next week seems pretty soon, but tomorrow would be better. The chances of having another seizure increases with each seizure, so it is typically a degenerative diesease. Your dog will probably need some medications to help control the seizures of they get out of hand. Ten minutes is also quite a long time for a seizure to last. Each seizure does a little more damage, and th elonger it lasts the more damage is done.
2006-11-12 13:08:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bad breeder. I'd definately have some words for her or him....
This is a seizure. Some dogs need meds to control them, and a vet will make that decision. We had a dog that had seizures only a couple of times a year, and the vet did not feel (based on her physical and the frequencies of seizures) that meds would be really that much of a benefit.
However, Misty's seizures were not as "intense," either.
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2006-11-12 22:20:16 · answer #2 · answered by libertydogtraining 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the dog is suffering from seizures. You realy need to take her to the vet before next week. If the seizures are lasting for 10 min it can cause serious brain damage from lack of oxygen to the brain or it could kill her. Some times the vet can run test to determine weather or not it can be controlled with medications. Hope it turns out ok.
2006-11-13 02:15:29 · answer #3 · answered by Dogman 5/O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog has seizures. Keep stress away from her the best you can. She will not life as long as she should but she can be a great companion. NEVER breed her!! This is past on through genetics and I found out that breeders are not held responsible for breeding these puppies.
I bought a puppy for a companion dog for our seizures and other health related illness's. She started having these at six months. I called the breeder told her this pup is having these. She offered me a full brother for $100 bucks. This ticked me off! Figured she would offer me my money back for the vet bills but no! To my understanding she is still breeding and selling pups with this...
I called the association that the pup was papered with and they said it was buyer beware! Now I am so afraid of buying a Aussie pup from the state of Washington it is unreal!!
Your dog being 4 there is nothing you can do but to keep her comfortable. There is seizure meds however these I feel are not monitored well enough by vets and have very nasty side effect. My child takes the same meds as the vet hands out to dogs....I was on these meds as a child....
Good luck with your pooch and do not freak out when she has one....
2006-11-12 21:16:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your dog is having seizures. I have a dog who has done the same thing as you explained.. It only happened a few times in 8 months..However, I was told by a friend that a vet can put the dog on medication to stop them.
p.s. Just rub her and wait until she comes out of it,,not much else to do,,,without meds....
2006-11-12 21:09:12 · answer #5 · answered by **MoonLite** 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with others that it could be an epileptic seizure. Your vet can tell you if she needs medication (not costly) for this or not. My dog had them occasionally. He would just stop and not move except his head would dodder like an old man's. My parent's dog (same litter) had them more often and had to be on medication. But you should take your dog in straight away. Don't wait around!
2006-11-12 21:19:16 · answer #6 · answered by geek_gurl_here 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your pet could be having a seizure,but pets will also do this if sugar level is low.Next time she does this get a dab of honey,or plain karo syrup on your finger,about 1/8 teaspoon and put it in her mouth,this will raise her sugar level and will bring her out of it.If a pet doesn't eat enough ,this will sometime happen.If she continues,suggest seeing your vet,because if it is seizures,it may be in her lines,parents,ask the person you got the dog from if they have ever experienced such with any past litters or parents.You may also try putting a small amount of sugar,or syrup on her food ,or in her water.
2006-11-12 21:38:26 · answer #7 · answered by Help 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Did you tell your Vet that your dog was having these symptoms? My advise is to call the vet and tell them you don't want to wait until next week...From your description is sounds as if your dog was having a seizure.
2006-11-12 21:11:07 · answer #8 · answered by Kimberly V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is having Seizures. It is very common in the breed. She needs to be put on seizure medication to control them, and with the right dosage it will greatly improve her condition and make the seizures stop. If you dont have her put on the medication it will just get worse and the seizures will happen more often.
2006-11-12 22:11:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be have seizures maybe when you are not around and you are only seeing the side effects. Its really had to diagnose something like this, She could also have a bad heart but I would get her in sooner than later. The episodes are lasting longer and soon could do irreparable damage.
2006-11-12 21:51:02 · answer #10 · answered by Amy R 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋