Shoot. I'm worried my dog may be in "pre-seizure" state.

[Scout1071]

Last night he slept in the bed with me - which is normal - but he usually sleeps at the foot of the bed. Last night he snuggled up right next to me. Early this morning he got up rather quickly, jumped off my bed and began vomiting.

Several months ago he was snuggled up asleep next to me on the couch and then he got up and suddenly started vomiting. He had a seizure the next day. The first one I had seen in him. But, I only adopted him in January. He is an approximately 2.5 year old boxer.

I'm incapacitated today (on crutches) and have no way of getting him to the vet. I've read that there they can't identify why most dogs have seizures and they are not considered vet emergencies unless it is long lasting or they have multiple seizures in a short amount of time.

Any vets, vet techs or knowledgable boxer owners out there? I know that seizures can be common in boxers.

Thoughts?

I'm going to take him next weekend for a full work-up of blood and urine to determine if they can identify the reason, but wondering if there is anything I can do today to help prevent what I feel may be an impending seizure?

[displacedtexan]

1. Call the vet and ask for help.

Maybe someone can pick up your dog and get it to the office.
My beloved Bichon had a stroke (after 3 such seizures and vomiting). I got him to the vet at 2 a.m. (we have the greatest vet emergency hospital here in Baltimore), but he died shortly thereafter.

Surely, the vet can put you in touch with a good samaritan, who can help you keep your dog comfortable if a trip to the office is out of the question for you.

My thoughts are with you today!

[Scout1071]

2. Thanks. Did you Bichon have those seizures over a short

period of time? Or were they random throughout his life?

[displacedtexan]

15. About 3 months.

Once he had the first seizure, it was less than 3 months before he died.

[BikeWriter]

3. Sweety, I know this must be terribly frustrating for you.

Here's hoping you and the dog both quickly improve!

[Scout1071]

4. Thanks BikeWriter. Been a rough week.

I'm just hoping there is something I can do today to lessen the chance of him actually having a seizure.

[BikeWriter]

5. Yes'm, I sure hope so, my Friend!

[OhioChick]

6. There's not much you can do

without a vet's help. My dog began seizing a little after the age of 2. They started off frequently. I can now tell when she's going to seize. She'll get this glassy-eyed fearful look to her. If I'm not in the same room as her and she begins to seize, my other dog will come and get me. There are many reasons for seizures, which a vet needs to look into. My dog ended up being epileptic and has been on phenobarbitol for years. Since being on the drug, she rarely seizes anymore. Good luck and get your pup to the vet for bloodwork ASAP.

[Scout1071]

7. I don't see anything else wrong with him, but I didn't last time either.

He's always a bit needy, so that's not a huge change. He's playing right now and asked for his breakfast today. I'm just concerned because last time I saw him wake up from a dead sleep and vomit he had a seizure 1-2 days later.

You are right and I will get him to the vet for a work-up to try and get to the bottom of this seizure thing!

[OhioChick]

8. Wow...........Your dog will seize 2 days

after vomiting? Mine will start seizing about 1/2 hour after vomiting. They say that dogs can sense when a seizure is coming on, that's why they act all afraid and needy. Mine does, too. Just be sure to hold him down when seizing, so he doesn't hurt himself. I find this to be difficult......their bodies get so rigid and strong when they're seizing. It's not all that uncommon for epilepsy to show up in a dog over the age of 2.

[Scout1071]

9. It may have been a day later, but I just read not to touch a seizing

dog because they may bite. Not on purpose mind you, but as a part of the seizure.

[OhioChick]

10. Some sites say not to touch a seizing dog

and others suggest to hold them down. I asked my vet about this. He said that he's never had a patient that bit their owner during a seizure. (This is not to say that it never happens!) I hold mine down so that she doesn't claw her face up. While seizing, her paws (while rigid) will start clawing away by her eyes. The vet said he sees many injuries to the face.

Keep track of dates of when your dog has seizures, as your vet will likely ask you. Also......it's very important to time how long each seizure lasts.

[Scout1071]

11. The only one I've seen was brief. He was asleep next to me when

he appeared to stretch. His legs/paws went straight out and he stretched his head. It wasn't until he started growling lowly that I knew something was wrong. Then he started peeing.

After that he seemed to rebound, but he did sleep far more than normal for the next day or two.

[OhioChick]

12. Seizures drain them

Mine used to sleep for long periods following them, too. Boxers are one of the many breeds that seem to be prone to seizures. My dog's seizures would last for what seemed like an eternity and the seizures would come in multiples. It sounds like your dog's seizures are mild, which is good. Just keep track of the length of them. I never realized how important this was until my vet explained it all to me. Until you can get him into the vet, just show him more attention. :)

[Scout1071]

13. Thanks. He never wants for affection, he's totally spoiled! BUT,

it is harder to have him on the couch or bed with me because I'm in a air cast with injured ankle up and even him jumping on the bed or couch jostles it. Right now a giant couch pillow and my propped up ankle are taking his usual place on the couch.

[OhioChick]

14. Take care of yourself, too! n/t