My baby just had a seizure.
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Anonymous
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I am so worried. My golden retriever (5years old) had a seizure this afternoon. I didn't know what it was when it was happening, but I rushed him to the animal hospital and they confirmed that that's what it most likely was.
I was bringing him from outside and his legs gave out and he started peeing in the kitchen (he's NEVER peed in the house before, even when he was a puppy). He also threw up all over and laid on his side and started "paddling". Hs anyone else ever had an epileptic dog? The vet said it may not be epilepsy and we just have to monitor it and see if it occurs again. Also, does anyone have any tips in case it happens again? The vet said to trow a comforter over him so he can't see/hear until he gets over it. Anything else I should know? |
Anonymous
| Our Lab used to have those, I think it was related to heat. They weren't common, and he went on to live to a ripe old age. |
Anonymous
| Many dogs have seizures/epilepsy. You can get it under control with medication. Hang in there, OP. I know this is scary. You will get through. Post and let us know how your baby is doing. |
Anonymous
| My greyhound had this for many years. She died of old age -- other causes-- at 14. |
Anonymous
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Thank you guys. I'm a little relieved now that I know this happens to other people. I cannot even begin to tell how you how panicked I was yesterday.
He seems to be his old self, however I spent the night constantly awake starting at him and making sure he was okay. I even error him up a few times just to be sure. I know this sounds weird, but I really love this dog as if he were my child. I also gave him extra treats. |
Anonymous
| *woke |
Anonymous
| Thats not a baby |
Anonymous
Do you have a child? Because I don't think anyone who had a child would ever say they loved a pet as much as a human child. I think your thread title was an exaggeration and probably panicked a few parents on this forum before they realized it was a grown dog having a seizure, not a baby. |
Anonymous
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I don't know why parents would be panicked for 2 reasons. 1- this is in the pets forum. 2-I highly doubt perfect strangers would panic over someone's child over the internet that they don't even know.
Really. The op is probably upset enough as it its. Why are you trying to start done sort of debate on here. |
Anonymous
NP. Why would they panic over something posted in the "Pets" forum? Or over someone else's child? Get over it. |
Anonymous
Wrong time to start that argument, dipshit. |
Anonymous
| little rude - pretending you had a real baby with a serious med issue |
Anonymous
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That is OP's baby. It's a pet forum.
Log any further seizures. You may have to treat long term with Rx or see a vet neurologist. It can be expensive but manageable. |
Anonymous
| I have a child. My pets are still my babies. |
Anonymous
In the Pets forum? No, I don't think so. Shut it. |