2007-02-10 17:01:22 · 18 answers · asked by JOJO 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It probably won't affect the epilepsy one way or the other. But boxers are known to be friendly and sociable, so he probably would like to have a doggy friend.
2007-02-10 17:05:20 · answer #1 · answered by lizzy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A buddy is always nice but it will not fix or ease the problem. If your boxer was born with epilepsy you don't really have anything to worry about but if it developed after age 3 then there is a reason for it and you should have him checked out. I just lost my Boston to a brain tumor and her symptoms started with epilepsy. You may want to save the money you would spend on a buddy for the vet bills. Mine cost me over 2 grand. Talk to your vet about Bromide, that might help more than a buddy would.
2007-02-10 17:07:28 · answer #2 · answered by shedevilnotunknown 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have enough room yes buy one.
I read once a human had epilepsy and her dog used to warn her before she was going to have a fit, there was something he could sense. She would go and sit or lay down her dog would sit with her untill the fit had passed. He had probably saved her life on many occassions because of the pre warning she put hereself somewhere safe to fit. There is nothing to say your new dog wont be the same, i know it sounds far fetched but your new dog may be able to sense it too and be able to warn you of a fit coming on in your boxer
2007-02-10 21:39:28 · answer #3 · answered by rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have one dog and you are thinking of getting another one then that is your decision - you get another dog for you not for your dog. Why should your Boxer need a pet?
If you are worried that your Boxer's epilepsy might be worsened by having another dog in the house talk to your Vet. My neighbour has four dogs, one of them has epilepsy but it wasn't a consideration when she decided to get another.
I really don't see what epilepsy has with your question.
2007-02-10 21:21:33 · answer #4 · answered by DogDoc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no medical reason for you not to get another dog. However, some dogs that are dominate in nature can sometimes attack another dog in a "weak" moment. During a seizure, this could potentially happen. But the chances are low and you never know ahead of time. I know several clients with epileptic dogs that have more than one dog and never have this problem.
I would just keep them separated when you are not there to supervise.
2007-02-10 17:06:59 · answer #5 · answered by tmrvt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should get another one as a pal. My lab had epilepsy and my cat (after a while) could tell when the dog was gonna have a fit. So this helped me by getting my dog in a safe place, so she wouldn't get hurt during the fit.. Then afterwards they would snuggle up with each other.I know it sounds strange but it's true.lol.
2007-02-10 17:12:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister had Epilepsy and she didn't like to be around a bunch of people. Before you do anything you should definately get the dog on meds. Depakote is phenominal with Epileptic people. Ask your vet if they have a Depakote or anti-seizure medicine for dogs.
2007-02-10 17:08:11 · answer #7 · answered by Gypsy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. I'm just wondering why it would matter if your dog had epilepsy or not if you are considering getting a second one as a pal? Did your vet recommend this?
2007-02-10 17:05:34 · answer #8 · answered by prairiefire_14 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my friends boxer has epilepsy and anther dog caused no problems as long as the dogs do not get stress by the new dog you will be ok
just look at what causes the fits and talk to your vet
2007-02-10 19:53:12 · answer #9 · answered by boxerbabe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we got another boxer for a companion for our 3yr old boxer.it didnt quite work out as the new one was trying to take over and our first boxer got really depressed i would think about it for a while.
2007-02-11 23:44:33 · answer #10 · answered by fi fi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋