11/08/2019
I start this page to be a resource page for helping our pets and get some helpful ideas in making our lives, our their lives more comfortable. If you have any information please post ....experiences...are anything that may work. I encourage everyone to post if you could help with some animal issues .
Its about Jenny,
I do need some help with resolving this negative event that happens in my home with my 10 years of Jenny female dog who weights 7 ibs .Our Veterinary visits bill have continue to increase on trying to get medical help for this little pet . Who's eyes runs to me.... and looks, and paws at me before she has an attack running to jump in my arms as she seek comfort before it triggers. If any one could help me by given me some information maybe something the Veterinary Doctors has fail to disclose . As my trip become more frequent in cost . It been about the money and how much I have in my pocket I feel at times? Does anyone know about this kind of illness?
The doctor reports say she has had these now for over 7 years and i just thought was 4 years . anyway she is on phenobarbital pill and liquids ,and has been given K Brovet oral solution at times.Everything is fine for-about 2 weeks ,after that she refuses to eat . not able to slip the medication in her , and will not drink our eat . that kick on the seizures , at times they lasted about 12 mins and it passes. all because she loses appetite .she fights me in trying get the medication in her, tying injections in her mouth has failed refuses to open it . i have tried peanut-butter and it hard to get her mouth open.if am successful .she will stop having attacks . then the cycle starts all over again 2 weeks with her medication , then she stops eating again. Help someone do you have any answers.
This is the report on the internet:
Seizures in Dogs
By Ernest Ward, DVM; Updated by Rania Gollakner, BS DVM Medical Conditions, Pet Services
What is a seizure or epilepsy?
Seizures are one of the most frequently reported neurological conditions in dogs. A seizure may also be called a convulsion or fit, and is a temporary involuntary disturbance of normal brain function that is usually accompanied by uncontrollable muscle activity.
"Epilepsy is a term used to describe repeated episodes of seizures."
Epilepsy is a term used to describe repeated episodes of seizures. With epilepsy, the seizures can be single or may occur in clusters, and they can be infrequent and unpredictable or may occur at regular intervals.
What causes seizures?
seizures_general_2018-01There are many causes of seizures. Idiopathic epilepsy, the most common cause of seizures in the dog, is an inherited disorder, but its exact cause is unknown. Other causes include liver disease, kidney failure, brain tumors, brain trauma, or toxins.
"Idiopathic epilepsy is the most common cause of seizures in the dog."
Seizures often occur at times of changing brain activity, such as during excitement or feeding, or as the dog is falling asleep or waking up. Affected dogs can appear completely normal between seizures.
