3 months ago we adpopted a 4 year old terrier cross from the lost dogs home. She is usually a nervy dog and jumps when she hears a loud sound or if you make any sudden movements around her. Tonight my mum was sitting with her on her knee watching TV, she said she was perfectly calm and then all of a sudden she started looking up towards the roof, her eyes really wide a starring, and she started to shake and wipe her paws over her eyes. When we put her on the ground she couldn't walk very well (which makes me think it may not be panic attacks, but something more serious) she started to stagger and wobble. She spent most of the day in my bed which is highly unusual, but we thought this may have just been because I went back to work today after a long period off, and she may have been missing me. After abot 10 minutes she was okay again. Any idea what this may be? Any serious answers appreciated.
2007-01-21 21:13:38 · 7 answers · asked by Cato Says "Kalamaloo" 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She hasn't been near any posions that I know of. We took her to a vet but he doesn't have a great rep, and sort of rushed us in and out without really checking her, but he was the only one open so we had to go there.
2007-01-21 21:21:57 · update #1
We definately know better than to give her chocolate as our neighbours dogs died after stealing and eating a whole easter egg :-(
2007-01-21 21:23:19 · update #2
Just to remind everyone again, we did take her to the vets straight after it happened, but isn't a trusted vet in our town, and he didn't really check her at all, then they shut, but he was the only one open tonight
2007-01-21 21:52:41 · update #3
Yes they do, a friend of mine used to have a yorkshire terrier that did exactly the same thing! He (the dog) was taken taken to the ve and diagnosed with an anxirty/panic disorder and prescribed a sedative and hasnt suffered an attack since.
Its a serious illness that depletes quality of life for humans and is now recognised and treated in animals (its more prevelant in dogs from dogs homes due to previous owners). Best wishes to you both
2007-01-21 21:24:24 · answer #1 · answered by Spastikus 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes dogs can have panic attacks, That does not sound like a panick attack but more of a seizure.. Look in the phone book and call an emergency vet for advise or even better take your dog to the vets like now.
2007-01-21 21:19:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would not be sitting around contemplating this one.
Go to the vets! Even if you have a 24 hour vet clinic.
Some terriers such as White West Highland, Maltese and one other breed can be prone to an in bred meningitis strain.
I lost my 4 yr old westie last year to it. Please i beg you to get your dog to the vets and get her checked over.
It definately sounds like seizures to me. Get them to check for what is causing it.
2007-01-21 21:29:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
take her to vet to make sure shes OK. it sounds like who ever had her could of been mean to her or she is suffering from some sort of trauma and it makes her think of it when she hears a loud noise, just hold her ,pet her and let her know it s OK ,good luck hope shes OK.
2007-01-21 21:28:36 · answer #4 · answered by deedee 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Could it be a seizure? did it get into anything like antifreeze or lead pain chips? With you going back to work could be a mental thing. You know where they miss you and want extra special attention.
2007-01-21 21:18:34 · answer #5 · answered by someones sister 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If this was your child you wouldn't be on answers right now. Get her to the vet Monday morningand find out what her trouble is.
Hope all goes well.
2007-01-21 21:44:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hopefully you know better than to give a dog chocolate.
2007-01-21 21:21:41 · answer #7 · answered by irmaynerds 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋