Anxiety attacks?

**Taz_Zoee** · 12-30-2006, 11:26 AM

Rachel, I am glad this helped you as well. I am sorry you are going through a similiar situation as we are. It's not fun.

While I am not ruling out epilepsy with Zoee I am leaning more toward anxiety disorders at this time. But I am still doing my research.

I called my vet yesterday to get more details on what they tested when she was in on Wednesday. Since my regular vet was not in, I spoke to the other doctor. In talking to her she said it did sound like the beginning stages of epilepsy.

But then when I mentioned she has a licking fettish, she thought it could be an anxiety thing.
So at this point we are just keeping an eye on her and will decide what steps we will take next IF she has another attack.

Thank you all again for your thoughts, ideas and suggestions.

**Vela** · 12-30-2006, 02:32 PM

I'm glad you are doing more research. She could also have two different problems, anxiety and seizure disorder, so don't rule that out. I certainly hope it's nothing serious but keep looking into it. Dogs and people are not always incontinent with different kinds of seizures. I hope you get to the bottom of it. SHe may need an MRI or CT of her brain to make sure thing looks okay in there, and they do have meds to help manage seizures, so if it is that it's good to get it diagnosed, they can do a lot to help things like that nowdays. Good luck and keep us updated.

**Freedom** · 12-30-2006, 03:34 PM

I don't have any personal experience with any of this. Just a thought from reading what you described.

If it lasts an hour, then is it possible to get the dog to a vet while the symptoms are happening? Just show up, no appointment, don't call first, just get her in there for someone with some medical training to observe? Maybe your vet, maybe another vet, or a vet specialist or emergency vet?

If you consider doing this, be CAREFUL. Some of the types of illnesses you are considering, the dog may bite you, not knowing it is you. Getting the dog out of the house, into the car, into the vet, be careful. And in the vet waiting area, be wary of others who may be there, human or pets.

And pleae let us know how things develop! Wishing all the best for you and your dog.
Sandra

**Taz_Zoee** · 12-30-2006, 03:44 PM

Yeah, taking her to the vet while it is happening is what I want to do.
Unfortunately, while she having them the worst is in the middle of the night. She did have a mild attack at 8 that morning, but the lady at the vet said the doctor wouldn't be in for an hour so there was no point in taking her in. And then when she had another mild one at 10 Bruce wasn't ready to take her.

But that is the plan if it happens during vet hours. I am even considering taking her to a different vet for a second opinion.

Thank you all for your responses and I will keep you updated on her condition.

**Rachel** · 12-31-2006, 09:40 AM

I was at our vet yesterday with my other dog, Hannah, for a different issue, but while I was there I raised the problem about Tucker. One thing the vet wanted to know was if the episodes Tucker has had were at the same time of day. Well, I hadn't made a record and couldn't remember. He said there are some situations where a liver problem could cause this and it might relate to when he had eaten. He recommended that we keep track of how often and exactly when each episodes happen. He also said that if there were any more, we should bring Tucker in for evaluation, something we had not done yet since there had only been two and they didn't seem that bad.

**Taz_Zoee** · 12-31-2006, 01:04 PM

I had read in the article Bob's Dad sent to me on epilepsy about it occuring around the same time of day. But in Zoee's case it has been random. Once during the day while we were not home and mostly they are at night.
I hope you can find out what is wrong with Tucker. His sounds a bit more extreme than Zoee's. I mean less occurance but more severe symptoms.
What breed is Tucker? How old is he? Just curious...

**mike001** · 12-31-2006, 02:42 PM

Sounds like they didn't check for low blood sugar, (hypoglycemia) That in itself could cause seizures. I assumed when they did a complete blood profile they had includued a liver profile. That's the way our vet does it. Maybe you should insist they be thorough this time around.

**Rachel** · 12-31-2006, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by Taz_Zoee

I hope you can find out what is wrong with Tucker. His sounds a bit more extreme than Zoee's. I mean less occurance but more severe symptoms.
What breed is Tucker? How old is he? Just curious...

Tucker is a cocker spaniel and we think he is about 10 years old. (He's adopted) We've had him for 7 years