I have a 7yr old cocker spanie, he is eattin the Iams dry food. He had a siczer? Could that been form the food

Question

He has never been sick the 7 yrs I have had him. I love my dogs very much.

Answer 1

no, probably ate something outside, got hit on the head or is having a seizure bec of dead brain matter in his head (that's why most people have seizures, does not have to be big)

My grandmothers dog has seizures to. The vet gave him meds for it and one night he had a really bad one

Answer 2

Unless he is eating the wet food, it is unlikely. Cockers do have to epilepsy within the breed though so you may want to check that out. Also, did he just receive his vaccinations? Some animals, including dogs, have seizures shortly after (within two months) of getting their vaccinations. Does he have access to chlorinated water (pool, fountain, etc...)? Some dogs have seizures after drinking heavily chlorinated (tap water doesn't count) water for an extended period of time. Was there a new chemical used around him? Did you or a neighbor just have your lawn spayed/fertilized? That could also be the culprit. No matter what, you need to get him to the vet for some bloodwork. Seizures are not to be taken lightly. You can voice your concern about his food while you're there. I hope your boy is okay.

Answer 3

Not from the dry food, no. The recall is thus far in wet food and it causes a different problem located in the liver.

Take your dog to the vet to have some tests run. Seven years old is still getting pretty old, so just remember that. It's like a person getting ill at 60. They still have a few years to give, but you never know.

Answer 4

I have had cockers for years, never had a problem with them, until the newest one. He is approx 3 yrs old and has started having seizures. My breeder and the vet both have told me it is very probable that it is environmentally caused, breeder has no history of any medical reason for them in either of his blood lines. Something that they are eating or chewing on or otherwise ingesting, or even possibly from a bug/spider bite. Testing for medical causes can be hit or miss, according to my vet, they would have to see him when he is having one to tell if it is medically caused. Since my dog seizures only last a few minutes, I cant get him to the vet before it is over. Keep track of the frequency of them, and discuss them with the vet.

Answer 5

My husband and I feed our Westie the Iams dry dog food too. We have done a lot of research about the "tainted food" and have found out that it is limited to the "wet" foods - not dry foods. If you go to IAMS.com they have a list of all foods they have recalled. I would watch my dog close and take him to the vet if you think he is not getting better. The reports have said that dogs who are effected by the tainted food are vomiting and not active. Also, they may be drinking more water than usual and "peeing" more frequently. Watch your doggie for these symptoms, above all take him to the vet - don't take any chances if you think he is really sick.
Good Luck - Hope he feels better soon.

Answer 6

The latest pet deaths due to mass produced and marketed pet food is tragic. But it is something that has been happening at a consistent basis that has been kept away from public knowledge. It is time to take control of what your dog eats. Increase your knowledge and provide nutrition to your dog that will improve his quality of life...Not Kill Him!

I found a terrific web site which helps you make your own dog food and biscuits: http://www.globalpaw.com/dogtreats/dog_biscuits/wholesomewholewheatdogbiscuits.php

They have way too many to try to list here... but I've included a dog biscuit that your dog may just love & it will be very healthy for your "part of the family" pet.

.. Wholesome Whole-Wheat Dog Biscuits
2 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
• 1/2 cup self-rising flour
• 1 tablespoon beef bouillon packet
• 3 tablespoons powdered milk -- optional
• 2 cloves garlic --crushed
• 1 whole egg --beaten
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons water

Measure dry ingredients into bowl. Blend with all other ingredients and chill for one hour.
On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters or into strips 1 x 3 inches.
Bake at 300 degrees on cookie sheets for 30 minutes. Brush with melted butter if desired. Cool and serve.

Answer 7

I would take him to the vet. I had a cocker spaniel who was 5 at the time and he started getting seizures. I took him to the vet and because he had them once a week for awhile the vet told me its part of some of the health problems that cocker spaniels have. He went on people seizure meds that I had to give him twice a day and never had another seizure. The medicane was cheap. It is less then 10 dollars a month. Please take your dog to the vet.

Answer 8

First off, the recall is not for dry pet food, so your dog should be safe. It is the stuff in the pouches and cans that is the concern.
They say that some of the symptoms of this recall are that your pet is really thirsty, not eating, and may have diarrhea. I haven't heard about seizures being an issue, but if your pet has had any of those symptoms, you may want to get to the vet. Check out this website for more information.

http://kdka.com/links

Answer 9

Don't think so but better take it in to the vet and find out, there are thousands of reasons why a dog or a person would have a seizer. A hit on the head would do it, stress would do it as well. An imbalance in the diet or hypertension as well. Good Luck!

Answer 10

Even though no dry foods are involved in the recall I'd call your vet and ask them. Also get your dog into the vets. Any seizures in a dog is very troublesome. He needs to be checked out.