Sequoia had a seizure last night

[Kfamr]

Oh no. I've never experienced/seen a seizure of any sort but from what i've read I know it's a pretty scary thing.

Please keep us updated on the pretty girl.

[finn's mom]

Oh, wow, Denyce...that is a scary thing to witness. My RB boy, Bruno, had one when he was around 13 or 14 for the first time in his life. He was getting groomed by a mobile groomer and she brought him into the house wet because the dryer made him have a seizure. I felt so bad for him, he was such a sweet boy, and, I hated that he had felt so scared by the dryer. He pulled through it quickly, though, and, acted like it had never happened. She made a note of it, though, and, the next two times I used the service, they just brought him in wrapped in towels. Poor Sequoia, I hope it's nothing too serious. I'll be thinking of her. I hope the vet can find out what triggered it.

[joycenalex]

denyce, alex the wonder dog has had seizures for almost 8 1/2 years, often monthly. like snoopy, he is on phenobarbital and some other meds. the web site www.canine-epilepsy.com has been a godsend to me. check it out and join us, there is a wealth of info there. and there are still times when i cry during/after his seizures.

[sabies]

So sorry to hear - lots of good thoughts heading your way. Sequoia don't worry you are in good hands!

[Suki Wingy]

OMG! I know how that feels! It is the most terrifying feeling in the world! Feel better soon baby! Niño has a really mild epilepsy, but has had about 4 seisures. The first one I was half asleep on the couch and he was sleeping up against it and then started to really thrash and vibrate at the same time. He has always been sleeping when he has one. Once he scraped his leg really bad on the window so I suggest that if she has another one ( ) you should try and cover sharp objects and if you have a basement to close the door to it (!) I hope she doesn't have another!

[petslover]

I hope shes feeling better.

[jesse_3]

Oh no! My mom found my RB dog having a seisure one time, then she had never had anymore.

I really have nothing to offer but my comfort and prayers(((((HUGS)))))) Get better soon Sequoia.

Steph and Jes

[Kosy]

My standard poodle Sylvie had epilepsy, and yes, it's a very scary sight. Hopefully your baby won't seize regularly,and need to go on phenobarbitol, as phenobarb has a bad effect on the liver. Keep us posted. I have several good resources available.

[Denyce]

Thanks everyone for all your support and prayers. I have been reading up on Epilepsy and had actually already found that website before I even posted on Pet Talk...*L*

Last night Sequoia was more herself although still tired. She played a little and enjoyed a Frosty Paws treat. But then she was content to sit on the loveseat recliner with us and sleep through Big Brother and Rockstar INXS.

We see the vet tomorrow evening at 6:30. I will post an update on Friday but there won't be any lab results till next week I am sure.

We don't have any stairs in the house at all she can fall down and her kennel is pretty safe and secure. She has a lounge chair in it she sleeps on but I would hate to take that from her. It is only about 2 feet of a fall if she was to fall. We are going to look into rubber mats that could be put down on the ground. She rarely goes to the bathroom in her kennel anyway and that way it would be a softer landing.

I have a feeling this wasn't her first seizure just the first we knew about. There have been other evenings when after we got home from work she wasn't very interested in playing...just sleeping. I would wonder about it but I never thought it would be because she was exhausted from a seizure. I just thought the chippies and birds kept her more awake or something.

We plan on doing a lot of research...have everything we can checked out on her physically and do what seems to be best for our beloved puppers.

It is funny, you know in your head that everything is going to be fine, it is just hard not to feel a bit sad in your heart. I hugged her way more than she was happy with last night...hehehehe...

Denyce

[lizbud]

I hope the Vet can help reassure you tomorrow. You sound
like you are doing everything you can to make Sequoia safe
and comforatable. Maybe this incident will be one of those out
of the blue experiences & never happen again. Lets hope.