11 year old Cocker Spaniel had a seizure

[serryjw]

for no apparent reason. Never happened before or again in the last week. He does seem to have an enlarged heart. He is back to his old self again, eating & enjoying life. Any ideas? is going in for an EEG tomorrow.

[tuvor]

1. Our 7-year-old pug has had two, a year apart.

Each time his tail remained curly, but his four limbs were just paralyzed for about ten or fifteen minutes. He was huffing more than usual as he struggled, but he seemed lucid throughout.

Then it was over, as soon as it began. Our vet (extremely reliable) checked him out and basically said it appeared to be "one of those things" and to keep an eye on him.

He's extremely healthy in every other way, and eats a raw meat and veggie diet.

I don't know if this is what you were seeing, but good luck with your guy. I know how frightening it can be.

[serryjw]

2. Thanks..A dear friends dog

That sounds promising. I let you know what if anything the EEG shows

[tuvor]

3. Well, a seizure can be brought on by a number of things.

And our vet didn't suggest an EEG in our dog's case. I just don't want to raise any false hopes.

Fingers crossed, sending good thoughts....

[KitchenWitch]

4. I hope this is not the case

But the extensive inbreeding of Cockers tends to manifest itself in doggy epilepsy.

Low dose phenobarbital from the vet works very well in these cases.

[serryjw]

5. We both hate drugs

any holistic substitude for phenobarbital?

[KitchenWitch]

6. I am not sure

You may want to ask your vet...