Thanks mj for the encouragement, you make a valid point. I am sooo sorry to that your Darien had to go through all of that. But did the Doctors find the Original Cause of his seizures, which was my whole point?
-------Original Message------- From: mj turner Date: 12/10/2010 10:50:06 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] seizures Lots of Vet info Hi, I don't know if our experience with our grandson and infantile seizures would have anything at all to do with seizures with dogs. But I'd rather ere on the side of telling you something that might help than keeping quiet.... ya know? Anyway, our little Darien (now 9) had seizures before the pediatrician could find a med that would stop them or at least control them. He was at the age of a year a little vegie (cute but heart breaking). Anyway, there were many many tests and finally they did a video of him seizing..... from there the doctor was able to find something to help a bit. But, the damage had been done.... his brain is quite damaged and he will probably never talk.... he does a lot of rolling and making noises..... anyway, that is neither here nor there...... sorry for going on.... but, for doggies with seizures I sure recommend videoing them.... keeping track of everything unusual they eat or see or do... flashing lights can trigger a seizure I understand with folks, why not with dogs.... just don't give up..... most of the time I think it is up to us to figure these things out........... hugs, mj From: C.M. <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Fri, December 10, 2010 8:20:24 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Lots of Vet info Hi, I took Cooper to another vet today to see about his seizures. This guy had a lot to say about seizures such as it's almost always neurological; can be caused by worms in the dog's head and behind his eyes; and of course many many tests are required to get a better determination of the cause. He said it's almost impossible to diagnose unless he sees the dog while it's having the seizure. So most of that is the same info we've discussed here many times. We have an abundance of chis in shelters here because they are freely bred in Mexico and smuggled across. Unfortunately, so many of them are then dumped because of "behavioral problems". He said that the largest cause of death of chis is euthanasia - at the owner's request. If they can't house train the dog, or it barks or bites, the owner requests that it be put down. He said that there are 3 things a chi owner needs to do. That is Feed Right, Keep them Well, and Train them. He believes in positive training and never telling your dog that he is a "bad" dog. Oh and he said we, the humans always have to be the leader of the pack. Teeth - he stressed dental hygiene and even brought out a flip chart to demonstrate. He said many Chis have the Mexican Hairless underside until about age two. Then they should start growing hair. All in all, he was pretty enthusiastic and seemed very determined to make and keep chihuahuas healthy and happy. BTW, Cooper got an otherwise clean bill of health and is at a good weight. He's about 2 years old. Anyway, just thought I'd share yet another vet's findings. What do you think -- True or False? Carolyn, Cooper and Joe
