My dog is a young standard american eskimo.
Today he started throwing up and then came up to me and had what looked to be a seizure for about 30 secounds.
Can anyone please tell me what caused it, and how serious it is?
2007-02-11 11:07:28 · 13 answers · asked by ~Michelle~ 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I would also like to add that one time at night I found him and he has lost feelin in his hind legs for a few minutes, he couldnt walk for that ahort period of time
2007-02-11 11:16:35 · update #1
It could be caused by any number of things from brain absess, injury or tumor, to a concussion. Your dog has to see the vet to find out what's going on. If it lasted only 30 seconds with no other symptoms like his legs jerking or losing consciousness, it's likely not one of the more serious reasons, but still needs to be checked out.
2007-02-11 11:13:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dog should be seen by a vet. There are any number of things that can cause vomiting and seizures, the most serious of which would be injestion of poisons or other toxins. In that case your dog needs care as soon as possible to minimze further damage to any internal organs. There are other hormone, electrolyte and chemistry imbalances that can cause seizures, but again, a visit to the vet and a full blood panel is the only way to know what those imbalances may be. The last "easy" option is epilepsy, which is not uncommon in dogs. There are other things that can cause seizure activity and vomiting, however all of them need to be diagnosed by a veterinarian. Take careful note of what your dog was doing in the 24 hours before the seizure, paying close attention to anything abnormal. This information can help the vet dianose what could have caused the seizures and lead them down the right path to help your young man. Best of luck with your dog, I know how scary seizures can be to watch.
2007-02-11 11:17:10 · answer #2 · answered by skachicah35 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd put him on the med for from time to time which you can get a second opinion. The blood checks performed must support clear up the hindrance of any side effects. My mother has seizures and alas medication is the one factor that helps her and many others with epilepsy. Happily, your dog is being prescribed one low priced and quite simply available drug and not 1/2 a dozen. Not to say that there aren't substitute treatments that work or at the least help in some instances. But, nearly all of the time, you're going to want medicine to manipulate seizures. It feels like you can be unsure he's having seizures. If that is the case, have a different conversation with the vet about what they seem like to be sure you aren't needlessly medicating.
2016-08-10 15:43:26 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-03 04:40:23 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many dogs are found to be epileptic and some breeds are more prone than others. You should take him to the vet. Seizure medications may be prescribed to help him live a happy healthy life. Some of the meds are pretty cheap too.
2007-02-11 11:11:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be very serious! American Eskimos are also known for having neurological problems. But it more likely sounds like he got into something that is poisonous and it could kill him, take him to the vet immediately! The vet can diagnose him quickly and help him if he did get into something that can kill him.
2007-02-11 11:15:06 · answer #6 · answered by Jaime D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our dog Blaze has the same problem. We think it is because he has scar tissue on his brain from when he got hit by a car last year. The vet says it is either that or he has epilepsy. Make sure you let your vet know about it.
2007-02-11 11:11:01 · answer #7 · answered by NSnoekums 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is probably epileptic, I believe that it is common with the breed.
Take him to the vet, he should be able to prescribe something, or at least give you some advice on how to minimize the risk of it happening again.
2007-02-11 11:15:01 · answer #8 · answered by ottomated420 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call the vet. He may have gotten into something. Poor pup hope he is better soon.
2007-02-11 11:11:10 · answer #9 · answered by daisygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend that you see your dogs vet. Good luck to you and your dog.
2007-02-11 11:27:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋