My dog is about 2 months old. Just today, he's been acting strangely. He's had 4 seizures (head shaking), drooling (bubling saliva). His seizure lasts for about 30-40 seconds and he's well again.
Could he be suffering from epilepsy?
What should I do? I'm a foreigner living here in China and I'm not really confident of their vets. I've had my dog vaccinated from a vet around and bought deworming drugs. After using the medicine the vet gave, worms are still coming out from my dog. I'm treating it now.
Any advice you can give will be highly appreciated. Thank you.
2007-02-19 20:55:18 · 12 answers · asked by Lars Ulrich 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Young puppies, especially the smaller breeds, can have episodes of hypoglycemia that can cause seizures. You should have his blood checked at a vets to make sure. If he is still seizing, rub some Karo Syrup on his gums. If he is not, try encouraging him to eat (in young pups its important they eat small, frequent meals to avoid hypoglycemia). Hopefully its just related to diet, but there are some liver disorders that can cause seizures in young puppies. Its not that likely it is epilepsy, as it doesnt usually manifest until at least 1-2 years of age. As for the worming meds, sometimes it take a few doses to rid all the worms, it good that your seeing them in the stool after using the medication, that means its working.
2007-02-19 22:32:06 · answer #1 · answered by cs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Although I am not a Vet, but here are some of my view on your matters,
Yes, he could be suffering from epilepsy, What Breed is your dog, as some breed is more prone to epilepsy than others.
You can see on this website on the type of Breeds and potential health problem risk they carries:
http://www.dogpack.com/health/healthproblems.htm
About the seizure that he has been having, is it just recently or he has been acting like that all this while even before you gave him the medication for deworming?
Seizures can occur as a reaction to medication, allergies, toxins, other diseases, fevers and anything else that disturbs brain function.
The Seizure can happens because of the drugs he was taking. If need be you can stop the drug for a time being to see if there is any improvement.
Here are some resources you can visit to understand more about seizure:
http://www.vetinfo.com/dogseizure.html
Additional information about epilepsy:
http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/
At the end of the day, it is still best to consult with a qualified Vets, I am not sure which part of China you are, but I believe in Big Cities like Beijing and Shanghai, they are many Good Vets Around.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-19 21:51:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is really nothing anyone can do over the internet. I suggest that you a. call a good vet in your country (the vet of a friend back home, for example), and get some idea after a discussion with him
b. Ask people in China with pets about who's the best vet in the area, or try to find who is professor at the university of vet medicine there, and take the dog to him.
2007-02-19 21:21:35 · answer #3 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Worms do come out of a dogs bottom that had worms and has been treated, as for the seasures. Take him back to the local vet. All vets have to be trained and I am sure they can assist you. If not call an international vet (go to yellow pages (whatever country you choose) and type in emergency vets. Ask their advice over the phone.. Its worth a phone call hey
2007-02-19 21:55:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Epilepsy is a lot more common in dogs than most would believe! Certain breeds even more so.
I would bet that is your dogs case as well. I had a Springer that showed epileptic seizures at about 4 months too, I was advised to put her down, but the wife would not have that, so we just kept her and she lived 14 wonderful years and the joy she gave us is still in our hearts!
2007-02-19 21:22:45 · answer #5 · answered by Blitzpup 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just a guess, but I would be more concerned, in a pup this age, that it could be distemper rather than epilepsy. Sound similar to a pup I lost some years ago to distemper. Each seizure seemed to be worse than the one before. Either way get him to a PROPER vet ASAP.
2007-02-19 21:06:55 · answer #6 · answered by mad_mick001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really think you need to see a vet asap, you don't have to accept the advice they give you but I'm sure in the major cities Chinese vets are just as well trained as others around the globe.
2007-02-19 21:00:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If worms are coming out of your dog after you deworm, this is GOOD! it means they're detatched from the walls of the digestive system. I dont konw much about epilepsy.
2007-02-19 21:33:45 · answer #8 · answered by lildi_32 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TAKE HIM TO THE LOCAL VET even though you dont trust them most likely they are just as good as any other vet around the world i suggest you bring someone you know who speaks their language as well as yours to avoid confusion but take them to the vet as soon as possible like now
2007-02-19 21:01:35 · answer #9 · answered by fergo1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dog has exactly the same thing - he also walks around in circlesas if he is in pain and yelps a bit - the vet said it was mildheart attacks - though my dog is 10.The best thing i can suggest is to phone the vet and see what they suggest - you dont have to follow their advice. good luck.
2007-02-19 21:00:03 · answer #10 · answered by bee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋