Let's talk about seizures. First I'm an RN with a sub specialty in neuro surgery. Getting a pt to a doc when they are ACTUALLY having a seizure is nearly impossible. the doc often goes by what you say happens and describing certain events before and after wards. There are many different types of seizures other than grande mal. Petite Mal and focal for example. Dogs can have any of them as well.
Now then, an after seizure like state doesn't last too long(post dictal), so rushing a dog to the vet afterwards would really prove nothing, except for what you tell the vet. My lab had seizures for years(grande mals') I had to keep her on phenobarbital and it helped tons. The trick is to get then managed. One can keep a log of the frequency and report that and the type to the vet so he can get a better handle on what is truly happening.
Neurological problems
in humans can often be miss diagnosed by doc's who either do not LISTEN to the patient or just because they don't see what you may see........
Case in point.........my daughter had a malignant Brain tumor when she was 8yo. It took me 9 mos and 7 docs to get her diagnosed. It finally took me pitching a bloomin fit and demanding an MRI. I was deemed paranoid and over reactive due to my medical knowledge......I would observe things my daughter did for months document them, and tell the docs.......no one listened except my ENT..........how ridiculous is that.
My point here is, this was a HUMAN being, not even a dog that can NOT communicate and look how long it took.........ok punch line.............
Mandy is now 22 yo, will graduate college in Dec...........has many hormonal/endocrine issues due the radiation but she is alive and thriving............
End of speach...........seizures are treatable and possibly heriditary. One must determine if there is something other than epilepsey going on though. Brain tumors can cause a seizure too........along with a blow to the head etc.
The breeder should have been notified and check said breeding stock. Also the warrentee should have this covered if one was given. Ret pup, exchange or pay medical expenses up to the original cost of the dog.
Carol
Southern Charm Labradoodles
Cay Deanns - The Email Queen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Don't chastise the woman for not getting the dog to the vet when she noticed the seizure. This is often immpossible, just like getting a person to a doctor when they are having one.
-Cay-
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