Because there isn't a real treatment except to go on Phenobarbital, it is suppose to prevent seizures. I am told that it doesn't work on all dogs, and depends on the dog and how they classify the seizures. One Vet article that I read said that once you start it, they have to be on it for life. It is addictive to the dogs brain and supposedly if you suddenly stop it or miss a dose, the brain doesn't know how to react and a seizure can occur.
Right now, since this has been going on with Gigi for two weeks, she is in the Cluster Stage, which is why I have been very concerned about her. I just want to see a breakthrough, where we have one day of no symptoms or at least the smelling and banging her head and looking at her rear subsides even a little, would be a good sign. The other good thing is that she is still in control of her potty manners, unlike last year where she wasn't.
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Date: 12/19/2011 11:18:41 AM
Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Complex Partial or Weird Behavioral Seizures-Links
The article doesn't say that there is no treatment, so I wonder if there is some. Have you found any information about treatment?
Gloria
In a message dated 12/19/2011 4:03:12 A.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
Thank u soooo much Peggy 4 ths importnt info!!!
From: Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 2:02 AM
Subject: [Chihuahuas] Complex Partial or Weird Behavioral Seizures-Links
I am posting these links so that others can be aware of the weird behavior that can precede a full seizure. Hopefully you will never need these links for your baby. This is unfortunately what Gigi is going through.
Gigi's eyes also looked weird, and bulging, glossy, when she had the real bad one last year. Today I noticed that they are a little glossy, but not as bad as the first time. So I am hopeful it will pass.
Complex Partial Seizures can also be known as psychomotor or behavioral seizures. Of all the different types of seizures these are the oddest and most bizarre. During a complex partial seizure the dog will demonstrate strange repetitive behaviors such as uncontrollably running in small circles, biting at the air, howling, barking or yipping and even a type of lip-smacking. Others may show signs of attempting to hide for no reason. Other signs can be instances of vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, biting at their sides or flank area and even blindness. Although the dog is awake during these seizures, they are not aware of what they
are doing or what is going on around them. Complex partial seizures can last a few minutes, several hours or can turn into generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
Seizures can be caused by a variety of things including both primary and secondary epilepsy. They can also be the result of a blow to the head, calcium deficiencies in nursing mothers, end stage heartworm disease, toxic plants, chemicals, fertilizers and poisonings. There is even evidence that seizures may be have a hereditary factor involved since there are several breeds such as the Belgian Tervureren, German Shepherd, Dachshunds and others that have a higher incidence of them than other purebred dogs.
Generalized Seizure or Tonic-clonic: The Tonic-clonic seizure has two stages and may come in a mild or Grand Mal version. During the Grand Mal seizure the "tonic" phase is when the dog falls to the ground, rigidly stretches his legs out and loses consciousness. During this time his breathing will also stop. This part of the seizure usually lasts ten to thirty seconds. After this the "clonic" stage begins. It is at this time that owners notice the stereotypical activity that is commonly called a fit.
While the dog is in the clonic stage, he or she will begin any or all of the following symptoms:
1. Paddling of limbs or "running in place".
2. Jaw movements that look like the dog is trying to chew gum.
3. Pupils in both eyes dilate (become large) and unresponsive.
4. Dog begins salivating or drooling.
5. Dog loses control of bodily functions and begins to urinate or defecate on itself
It is very common for dogs that have seizures to have a time period afterwards in which they appear drugged or lost. They may respond to you but in an excessively slow manner. These "drugged" times may vary according to the severity of the seizure. For some dogs they may take only a few minutes or several hours. Seizures are an exhausting experience and most dogs will want to sleep afterwards so allow them to do so. Check in occasionally but don't disturb their rest.
http://www.essortment.com/causes-seizures-dogs-23156.html
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According to the Merck Index, a seizure is a periodic disturbance in the brain's electrical activity that results in some degree of temporary brain dysfunction. There are several different types of seizures with the distinguishing factors being the point of origin and the severity of the symptoms.
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A complex seizure is a type of partial seizure that is characterized by the repeated and involuntary occurrence of specific movements, or automatisms, such as fidgeting, lip smacking or chewing. These events occur most frequently in people with head
injuries.
http://www.ehow.com/about_5384892_different-types-seizures.html
There are many more links on the subject, if you Google for it.
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