kats n greys Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Salada. Hoping it's a one off. To you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoebejo Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Thinking of you and Salada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilRed Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 She is up and about, thank you so much for thinking of her, we are all sitting here crying I know it is really upsetting and frightening but I had a dog who had her first fit when she was nearly 3 and lived life to the full until she died aged 16 from an unrelated illness. The fits were not the problem I feared at first, though as others have said be careful to make sure she doesn't injure herself. I'm not going to say more than that because your situation may be quite different but please understand that it is not necessarily the end of the world. You are welcome to PM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Thinking soothing thoughts for Salada and sending for all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasta Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Big hugs for you and Salada, Im sorry there's nothing more I can offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 For you all and especially Salada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going to the dogs Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 I so hope it is just a one-off and that Salada will be fully restored soon. Thinking of you, Laura and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytgirl Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Thinking of you all it must have been so frightening for you, sending LOTS of gentle hugs to Salada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClazUK Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 I hope this is a one-off, but know how scary they can be Glad she's brightening up, now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 (edited) Please keep our lovely girl in your thoughts she has had a fit, please pray there are no repeates .We called the vet who recommended not bringing her in, she is very sleepy and not back up on her feet yet, she is aware of her name and follows us with her eyes as we cross the room. She is a big girl so I hope she is back up on her feet soon. We have been told to keep a diary, it may be a one off. She is at the vets on teusday for blood tests on her kidney and liver function. Has anyone got any advice, we have never had a dog before who fits. I'm sorry to hear that Salada has been unwell but wanted to reassure you that although I know it looks distressing and I wish I could promise you it wont happen again if it does this is not necessarily the end of the world. When I was a child we had a German Shepherd named Sheba. She occassionally had a fit - it's just like epilepsy in people. Not a pleasant experience but not necessarily causing any major problem. I'd suggest you just sit with her try to keep her calm and laid safely where no injury can occur and of course don't go sticking your fingers anywhere where you may inadvertently be bitten. Any fit soon passed (you don't say how long Salada has been unable to get up again for but if long I'd get back onto your vet again) It was only minutes before Sheba was up & back to normal again) and she didn't appear to remember anything about it. Sheba seemed to grow out of it as she got older for some reason and lived to the age of 15. Edited April 5, 2007 by Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redditchlady Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 For you all. Hoping this is just a one off Laura. Kazz xzx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSDFan Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 to you and Salada. Hopefully she'll make a full recovery and soon be back to her old self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bebe Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Hugs for Salada, and for you too Laura, I hope shes back to normal soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 (edited) As an after thought you didn't say how long Saladas fit had lasted, how long she was unable to get up for or whether the kidney tests were as a result of or planned before the fit (kidney problems can also cause fitting). I should therefore perhaps have said not the end of the worl providing that any fits are not prolonged Sheba never lasted long and I'd say 10 mins would be bad news and vetinerary help would be needed -there are different opinions from 10-20 minutes quoted by different vets but I'd go for the safe end myself. The following information might be of help you. http://www.petz.co.uk/vetontheweb/new/article17.html Edited April 5, 2007 by Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyMalc Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 I'm sorry I can't offer any useful advice or experiences for that matter, but just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you and Salada Please let us know how she's getting on, and I hope she'll be back to her good old self soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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