Today I was on vacation and got the terrible call that my dog needs to go to the vet. My roommate took my 1 year in 2 week old Boxer to the vet cause he looked like he was having sezuiers. Well he was right, he was at the point to where he was having them every 2 to 3 mins. So anyways long story short, I came home and he was doing much better. Then 4 or 5 hours later he was right back getting them again, not as bad but still every 10 mins twitching real bad. So I took him and dropped him off at the emergency vet. I dont get to see him till tomorrow. My question is, has anyone on here had a problem like this. The Dr. is telling me that hes going to have them his whole life but the meds should lesson the amount of sezuiers he has. I cant be having these $1,000 dollar weekends oftend. So is this true what the Dr. is saying or is my puppy pretty much SOL?
O/T Question about your puppies
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chrisstie
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I haven't had a dog that has these but have some neighbors who do I think. Its basically a medicated life and they generally keep everything under control fairly well but it still happens.
At least, thats just the short version I got.. don't know them very well. You might want to check out I think there's a dog forum similar to the cat forum i read
http://forum.dog.com/asp/
I hope that helps.. i know late at night getting bad news about the baby (we have 3 cats all... basically my children) is really awful and you try to find out if there's anything more you can do. Best of luck, let us know how it turns out!!!!
At least, thats just the short version I got.. don't know them very well. You might want to check out I think there's a dog forum similar to the cat forum i read
http://forum.dog.com/asp/
I hope that helps.. i know late at night getting bad news about the baby (we have 3 cats all... basically my children) is really awful and you try to find out if there's anything more you can do. Best of luck, let us know how it turns out!!!!
BoricuaMojao
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Not SOL
Not SOL
Your dog is not SOL. And you are not going to have $1000weekends like that.
Like chrisstie said, The seizures generally can be managed like in humans with medication.
Your regular vet will be able to give your dog the neccesary meds, and the dog should be able to have a generally normal life.
I frequent the craigslist pet forum http://forums.orlando.craigslist.org/?forumID=26
You can ask questions there as well.
BM
Not SOL
Your dog is not SOL. And you are not going to have $1000weekends like that.
Like chrisstie said, The seizures generally can be managed like in humans with medication.
Your regular vet will be able to give your dog the neccesary meds, and the dog should be able to have a generally normal life.
I frequent the craigslist pet forum http://forums.orlando.craigslist.org/?forumID=26
You can ask questions there as well.
BM
flasher1
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If a I am not mistaken Boxers are prone to epilepsy. My grandparents have had several boxers who have had it to my zero with australian heelers, dobermans, golden retirievers, and labs.
The medicationr eally does work wonders though. I am sorry to hear about that fits and BOL to you.
The medicationr eally does work wonders though. I am sorry to hear about that fits and BOL to you.
flfirefighter13
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My corgi had seizures for a week on and off then just stoped and hasnt had one since then but I do keep valium around just in case he ever does have one. Uncorrected seizures can lead to serious complications up to death but in most cases they can be handled by medication. The down side of the medication is it is generally a lifelong commitment to give the dog meds. Any lapse in the medication can allow the dog to begin seizures again, same as with people. All in all though if the meds do work as long as you give them daily your pup should have a long happy life. Good luck, I feel your pain and wish you the best.
BoricuaMojao
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dog?
dog?
flfirefighter13, what kind of dog is that on your avatar?
BM
dog?
flfirefighter13, what kind of dog is that on your avatar?
BM
flfirefighter13
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welsh corgi/german shephards cross breed. hes the size of a corgi but the color and temperment of a shephard
BoricuaMojao
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cool
cool
One of my dogs looks quite similar(in markings, color and lenght of hair), but he's the king of mutts.
Although his littermate looked like a cross between a corgi and a basset hound, so who knows, there might actually be corgi there.
The closest breed I have been able to compare him was to a small (he is 35-40 lbs) australian shepperd.
BM
cool
One of my dogs looks quite similar(in markings, color and lenght of hair), but he's the king of mutts.
Although his littermate looked like a cross between a corgi and a basset hound, so who knows, there might actually be corgi there.
The closest breed I have been able to compare him was to a small (he is 35-40 lbs) australian shepperd.
BM
one of my dogs has seizures we have to keep her medicated. No big deal. She still sometimes has them, its nothing to worry about except for falls during seizures from beds, couches ,stairs try to limit acess to those places and watch it sometimes you can tell one is coming on and overmedicate so it dosent happen but talk to the vet about that. Goodluck.
