Snoopy had more seizures last night!

[joycenalex]

i hate when the seizure creature gets any dog. many a night i've slept on the floor to keep alex company, you've got my sympathies.

[Logan]

Oh Diana, I am so sorry that Snoopy is going through this. It has to be horribly worrisome for you and Carl. Sounds as if even the other dogs are aware of what is going on.

I hope you can get him settled down and the seizures will stop.

Logan

[shais_mom]

Oh Diana - and Snoopy. I am so sorry to hear this. poor lil guy...
he will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Please call if you need anything.

[Oggyflute]

My best wishes and thoughts to you Snoopy.

[4 Dog Mother]

Is it usual to have more than one seizure ? Can they give anything to prevent another episode, or just treat it afterwards?

Some dogs have just one seizure and others have repeated ones. The first time Snoopy had seizures was last summer - the first one was about 9:00 again and he had about 3 more during the night. The vet said that some dogs have one every few months and if you can deal with them they don't give the dog anything. However, when they have a cluster of them, like Snoopy it is more likely to happen at closer intervals and they can get longer in length which is very hard on the dog's system. Snoopy has been taking phenobarbitol ever since twice a day - that is suppose to prevent them. However, he may need a higher dose now and they can find that out by a blood test which is what will happen today.

They give dogs valium to keep them from having more once they start having them. A vet can actually give them a shot which will sometimes stop a long seizure. They have given me a prescription now so once he has one I can give him the valium to keep more from happening.

They really don't know what causes seizures in dogs. They can just try to keep them from having them primarily with phenibarbitol.

Snoopy has not had another seizure since the 4 am one yesterday morning. He goes to the vet this afternoon to have the blood test to check his phenobarbitol level.

[Animal Lover12]

Aaaaawwwwwww,,,,,poor Snoopy!
I love you Snoopy!
All hugs and kisses forth to Snoopy!
lets hope he doesn't have another one and the medicine works!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by 4 Dog Mother

Snoopy has not had another seizure since
the 4 am one yesterday morning.
He goes to the vet this afternoon to have the blood test
to check his phenobarbitol level.

THAT's Good News - a problem-free day!!

Hang In There, Snooperz - and Mom, too!

More Purrayers for a good visit at the White Coats.

..

[lizbud]

Diana,

Thanks for explaining.Please let everyone know how the office visit goes today.I'll be praying for Snoopy.This must be so scary
for him & you too. Get better Snoopy.

[ramanth]

Hugs and Healing Vibes for Snoopy!

[Queen of Poop]

Your situation has brought me to tears. Poor Snoopy, he must be so scared. And I can't even imagine how scared you are when it happens. Prayers for a good outcome from the vet visit and lessened seizures for you and Snoopy to endure.

[shais_mom]

Hugs and thoughts on the way for Snoops!

[tatsxxx11]

Thinking of you, Snoops!!! Hope to hear from your Mom soon with an encouraging update. Lots of hugs and kisses to you precious Snoopy!!!

[4 Dog Mother]

Well, I don't know anything yet - the results of Snoopy's blood tests should be back tomorrow. There was a new vet and she said I should chart Snoopy's seizures. That way we might find some kind of common denominator. She said she worked at an animal ER and she could always count on about 3 dog seizures coming in on Full Moons. Full moon was Friday night. I had her check when Snoopy's first seizures were and they were on September 24. Almost exactly six months ago!!!!
And the full moon in September was September 28.

They took a full vile of blood - Snoopy was such a good boy - he barely even noticed!

The vet also said that stress could cause it, or a treat could have had something in it that could have caused it. That the liver loves phenabarbitol and it can start to use it up quicker which may be why he may need an increase in dosage. And that he may keep needing an increasse until the level is such that it would not be healthy for him which is when they would add another drug to the phenabaritol .

[Cincy'sMom]

It should be interesting to see what the blood tests say. It is too bad they can't just link it to something and fix it

I don't think the vet had the orginal date right though...I found the old thread you posted, and according to that, Snoopy's first seizure was 8-13-04. That may toss out the full moon theory. There was one 7/31 and 8/30.

Here is a link to that thread.

[Cookiebaker]

Poor Snoopy, and poor you! I hope Snoopy doesn't have any more seizures and the meds. will work.


{{Hugs to you and Snoopy!}}