Did the vet do any testing??? Xrays, cat scan, MRI or blood work? A basic blood panel could offer some clues. There are so many factors that may contribute to a sudden onset of seizures. It's a little odd that so suddenly a food she tolerated for so long would bring them on. But, as with humans, allergies, severe allergies, can crop up at any age. The senior years bring along with them their own set of changes and possible precipitating factors as well. Other causes of seizures in older dogs may be brain lesions, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) hyperthyrodism. Also, previous head injuries, a past, perhaps undiagnosed case of distemper have also been known to bring on seizures later in life. I would try to elicit more info. from your vet. If you don't feel he or she is giving you the answers you need, I would definitely consult with another vet or possibly find out if there isn't a vet specializing in neuro. disorders in your area. If the meantime, if the seizures continue to progress in frequency, severity or duation, I would certainly consider a hopefully brief, temporary, course of Phenobarbital or whatever medications your vet might prescribe. Potassium bromide is another commonly prescribed drug. I'll try and find some more detailed info. re: dogs and seizures. Hope your sweet baby Em is feeling better!! She sounds like a precious girlPaws and fingers crossed for you Em!
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