After a wonderful day yesterday George had what was probably a seizure yesterday evening. We both held him while it lasted a few minutes. Immediately after he didn't recognise us and snapped and growled at us. After a while he returned to himself but was still agitated and obviously frightened. Husband spoke to the on-call vet but we decided against taking him to a (different) surgery as he had calmed down and was behaving more normally.
The vet this morning spent a long time with him - I sat in the car as only one parent was allowed in - and said what Husband described sounded exactly like a seizure but he will go for a blood test on Monday (has to starve for twelve hours beforehand) to confirm it.
In the meantime we have stuff to give him if he has another one - stuff to go up his bottom! (A job for Husband!) Dogs have seizures for a variety of reasons. If we took him for an MRI it might show what is causing it but the vet wouldn't recommend an op at his age. We will wait and see the result of the blood test and take it from there. He is completely fine this morning, as normal as ever.
This is going to be a rollercoaster. And we have to learn to live in and be glad of the moment and not in fear that he will have another one.
8 comments:
Oh dear, I feel bad for poor George. I hope the seizure will not repeat.
Seizures are scary things. Best be very careful not to get near his mouth afterwards if he has another, which I hope he doesn't. Dogs can bite vigorously in the post ictal phase.
This one might just be a one off, let's hope. Worrying times for you.
I am sorry to hear this news. It must have been so scary for you both and George. Living in the moment sounds like a good plan.
I'm so sorry to hear this. Many years ago we had a German Shepherd who suffered from seizures, he responded well to treatment. It is scary when they come out of it. I hope it is just a one off for dear George.
Poor guy!
Oh, I am so sorry this is happening for you. 😞
What a terrible time. It's very scary for all - George because I'm sure he's confused; you and husband because George can't tell you what's happening. Hope all gets better quickly.
Sorry to hear I hope he is, soon back to himself
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