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my toy poodle had a severe grand maul seizure yesterday and ...


Sent to Pet Experts August 21, 2006 11:12 p.m.

my toy poodle had a severe grand maul seizure yesterday and is now in a slight coma the vet has him heavily sedated and when he tried to bring him out of sedation he continued to have seizures. They have run blood urine and stool tests but have not gotten the results back yet what should I do

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Age: 10; Male; Breed: Toy Poodle

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Nothing the doctor has ran tests but hasnt gotten the results back
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August 21, 2006 11:14 p.m. (1 minute and 51 seconds later)
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Has he had seizures before? If so what medications is he on? Is he at the vets now?

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Sent August 21, 2006 11:17 p.m. (2 minutes and 16 seconds later)

No this is the first time it has happened
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August 21, 2006 11:32 p.m. (15 minutes and 32 seconds later)
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Ok. There can be a few causes for the seizure, trauma, toxins, neurologic problems. If he fell and hit his head, it may have started the seizure. If he ate something that has some toxins in it that may have started the seizures. Neurological problems can be genetic or unknown. Unfortunately most seizure activity doesn't have a definitive reason. Bloodwork is done to try to find a cause but quite often can't. Hopefully your vet can keep him quiet and under control until medications can take effect. Some only have one seizure and never have another their entire lives. It isn't a predictable problem. You may also have to give him medication for the rest of his life. The best thing that you can do right now is try to be patient, which is also the hardest thing to do.


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Sent August 22, 2006 6:48 p.m. (19 hours and 16 minutes later)

the doctor said its possible hes had a stroke or
he may have a tumor hes still not sure he says he is still trying to bring him out of a medically induced coma but its taking a long time so far the only thing that showed in the blood work has been that hes slightly anemic. Im so afraid that hes going to have brain damage I
dont know what to tell the doctor and hes not a very patient person when it comes to talking to you he seems to have the dogs best interest in mind but very little bed side manor.
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August 22, 2006 8:19 p.m. (1 hour and 30 minutes later)
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I know this is very difficult for you. A stroke is a possible cause for the seizure though not a common one. A tumor would be a more likely culprit, that would take a MRI to find or possibly xrays. Hopefully because he was put in the coma, his brain activity calmed down and there won't be as much damage as there might be if he had continued with the seizure. With luck as your vet tries to bring out of the coma, the seizure will have passed and he will be able to recover. Please understand that even if he does recover he may not be the same. He may have different behaviors, only time will tell. If your vet puts him on medications remember that they will cause drowsiness and a drunken behavior for the first 2 to 3 weeks so don't be alarmed. I am hoping for the best for you and your baby. Please stay in contact with me and let me know what happens.


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Sent August 22, 2006 8:42 p.m. (23 minutes and 1 second later)

Thank you this has been a very difficult time for me and my family and I really appreciate your help in this matter it is so difficult when
your without a regular vet because of being away and have to use a stranger who seems to be very
caring but is very difficult to talk to
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August 22, 2006 8:50 p.m. (7 minutes and 50 seconds later)
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I understand I truly hope that all of this will have a happy ending for you.


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