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Handhold if you're awake?

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QueenOfOversharing · 06/02/2020 04:55

Hi. If anyone's up, could I get a handhold?

My dog just had a huge seizure. He's had 2 tiny ones (one yesterday), so not formally diagnosed yet.

I'm in tears. It was horrible. Had to relocate to the living room as he wet my bed too.

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UnexpectedItemInTheShaggingAre · 06/02/2020 04:57

Bless you. How are you And ddog now?
Lots of strokes and cuddles. Keep warm and so on.

💛

3luckystars · 06/02/2020 04:57

What is the plan for the morning, are you going to the vet
That must have been awful to watch. I hope you are ok.

JayAlfredPrufrock · 06/02/2020 05:11

Poor love.

BasiliskStare · 06/02/2020 05:16

What breed of dog is he ? & how old? but I hope he is comfortable . All best to you and I hope today goes well for you both. Poor little bunny - I wish him well.

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QueenOfOversharing · 06/02/2020 05:17

Thank you! I'll call to get vet appointment first thing - we actually need to change vets as I currently go to PDSA, but they don't have MRI etc. So need to see my PDSA vet then speak to vet hospital who I'll take him to.

He's fine now. I can't stop crying!

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QueenOfOversharing · 06/02/2020 05:19

He's a beagle, about 6/7. I rescued him 3 years ago from Battersea. He's my second dog. Such a lovely, gentle boy.

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Shev1996 · 06/02/2020 05:22

Exactly what happened before and during the seizures? How is he now? My previous boy had a couple due to allergies, we assumed bee/wasp stings but never found out. He suffered seizures, panted and overheated. But then within a short time returned to normal. He lived a long life but always refused to walk in long grass after that. Here is you need to talk x

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QueenOfOversharing · 06/02/2020 05:25

He was asleep under my duvet. Just started shaking so I pulled duvet off to stroke him. He was completely rigid, his legs sort of running. He wet the bed while he was like this. Then he was just puffing & drooling & couldn't sit up.

After a few minutes he was ok.

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QueenOfOversharing · 06/02/2020 05:26

This is his 3rd seizure - 2nd was a much smaller one yesterday afternoon. Beagles apparently are a breed who are more prone to it.

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Shev1996 · 06/02/2020 05:30

Oh bless him, it’s good you are taking him to the vet for a full check out, hopefully it’s something easily fixed. I would say try to get some sleep but I know you won’t while you’re worrying x

ayvasili · 06/02/2020 05:32

Sending you a big fat hug-must be such a worry to see your dog in a state like that xx

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QueenOfOversharing · 06/02/2020 05:35

Thank you @Shev1996 - as he's not been diagnosed yet, I need to see them & let them know.

@ayvasili thank you! It was so scary - I just didn't know when it would stop. But he's cuddled in on the sofa with me & my other dog.

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Shev1996 · 06/02/2020 05:47

I remember my old boy having a seizure (I say old but he was only about 5 then). It scared the life out of me, I stayed up with him all night and he was fine. Never really understood what happened, but the vets said if he was eating and drinking he was ok. He lived a good and long life

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QueenOfOversharing · 06/02/2020 05:51

@Shev1996 as he's had 3 now, the vet said once he's had a few, they would diagnose him & give meds. And this one was last than 24 hours after last one - which apparently makes them more serious. Though honestly I gave no clue! But I'm in a fb group for beagles with epilepsy & posted - they're so supportive & have lots of tips.

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Shev1996 · 06/02/2020 05:55

Once they know what it is (epilepsy’s really otherwise) they can hopefully treat it. Glad you have a support group of other dog breed owners x.

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QueenOfOversharing · 06/02/2020 06:00

Thank you so much! It's horrible to see, isn't it? I just get so scared for him.

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LeahDownTheLane · 06/02/2020 06:01

Hi, I hope things have calmed down for your sweet boy. We were woken at 3am to our girl having a seizure, my husband heard her and then shouted for me so we didn’t see it start. She’s wasn’t responsive for what felt like forever and then she was frantic, circling and screaming. She’s 16 and completely blind and deaf. We adopted her four months ago so this is the first seizure we’ve had with her. After an hour of running around bumping into everything she’s finally asleep. We spoke to the out of hours vet who said to keep an eye on her and not take her in as they were worried it would trigger another seizure. We’ll speak to our regular vet as soon as they open. It’s so frightening, I’m not often on Mumsnet but not going back to bed and I saw your post. How is he doing now?

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QueenOfOversharing · 06/02/2020 06:17

Oh @LeahDownTheLane that sounds terrifying! Your poor girl. Has she settled? It's horrific to see them like this, isn't it? Did you not have any indication from where you adopted her that she had seizures?

Our vet said to keep a diary as they wouldn't diagnose based on one seizure. They couldn't take blood as he is hugely reactive & would need sedating, but they tested his urine in case it was due to anything with kidneys.

I hope your vet can give you some help & more info today.

Ralph is fine now, sleeping beside me. I just am not going back to sleep, so switched on tv.

Sending hugs - please let me know how she is & what vet says.

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Shev1996 · 06/02/2020 06:22

That sounds terrifying @LeahDownTheLane. I do hope Ralph is ok OP, going to sleep now but will think of him x

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QueenOfOversharing · 06/02/2020 06:28

Thank you so much @Shev1996

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LeahDownTheLane · 06/02/2020 06:35

So very scary, I’m not sure if she’s ever had one before. She was dumped in a Spanish pound at her age, blind and deaf so no history. She’s so very lovely though and settled with our others brilliantly. It was a scary hour with her frantically banging into the walls and screaming but she’s calm now and been asleep for a good two hours almost so hoping she stays that way until the vets open. So pleased Ralph is doing ok, I’m too scared to sleep just incase.

Motorina · 06/02/2020 07:05

I’m so sorry - my old girl had a couple and it’s scary to watch.

I was going to point you towards BEAGS on Facebook but it sounds like you’re already there.

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QueenOfOversharing · 06/02/2020 07:38

@LeahDownTheLane oh poor girl. She was obviously really disoriented - so awful! I hope your vet can give some help - on the fb group I'm on, lots of ppl say they have rectal diazepam on hand to relax them. I'm sending her hugs & a cuppa for you. I've not slept either.

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QueenOfOversharing · 06/02/2020 07:39

@Motorina yes - I'm on BEAGS - they really understand the panic with when these start. It's helpful to be able to ask them anything - I guess I'll have more to ask after he sees vet.

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lovemyfurrywuff · 06/02/2020 11:39

How's Ralph? I had a greyhound lad that had regular seizures about two a month. My other dog sensed something was up and used to come and get me(mostly through the night). After the seizure I kept the lights low, moved the other dog out the room and followed him about which a large bowl to catch pees and poos in as he was disorientated. It's so scary to start with but I got used to it. I found an hour after the fit he was back to normal. Always wanted to sleep lots the next day. If I can help just ask away.

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