Very Worried About My Dog

[Booldawg]

I went to bed about 10pm and woke up at 10.30 as I thought I could hear my dog being sick downstairs.

When I got downstairs he was lying on the sofa having what I can only describe as an epileptic fit. His body was limp but he was frothing at the mouth.

That was half an hour ago. Since then he's been pacing around downstairs in a daze, his back legs keep going from under him and its like he doesn't recognise me. He is panting and continually pacing around in a state of confusion.

He's 12 years old and never had a history of fitting. I'm sure if its simple eplilepsy its treatable via medication?

[anneasquith]

oh my. poor thing, could he sleep near you tonight and see vet tomorrow,i don't think its uncommon to be confused following a seizure,

[Baby_Sham]

Oh no :-(
I can't really offer anything more than above, to sleep close to him tonight, and see a vet tomorrow, but I just wanted to say my thoughts are with you.
Been there, not nice. xx

[Booldawg]

he usually sleeps on the bed with us but stayed downstairs tonight. He was fine early in the evening and was playing.

Off to the vets for us tomorrow!

[237SJ]

I`m no expert but two things come to mind - ingesting poison or a neurological event. I would definitely take him to the vets tomorrow.

[anneasquith]

would he have a temperature, would a wash with a cool flannel help. im not an expert , but I hope he settles tonight.

[seekeerz]

Hoping for a good outcome for you both tomorrow, fingers crossed

[Booldawg]

thanks for all the support and advice. Well he's drinking a lot of water - because of the non-stop panting so at least he's thinking rationally.

I'll stay down here with him tonight.

[Clanad]

The symptoms you describe fit exactly what we experienced a few years ago here in the U.S. Found later that the dog had lapped up some spilled anti-freeze (for cars). He lived but with a few noticeable side effects. Vet said it only takes a little to have a real deleterious effect on dogs. Apparently the dogs really like the flavor…

Among other things, you might wish to see if there was a source of ethylene glycol (EGW) or propylene glycol (PGW) around…

Give him as much water as he can or will drink. Vets also recommend a tablespoon or so of hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting. But… you should check with a professional first...

Best of luck!

[phleb]

Keep us updated. I hope the poor darling feels better. X

[Booldawg]

Well he finally settled down at 1am, more from exhaustion than anything else.

Cant think that he would've ingested anything harmful as he's never been a fan of walking and we didn't leave the house yesterday.

Am waiting for the vets to open at 8.30 and will make an appointment.

[murraymints]

Hope it's all ok bool ..very worrying...x

[dunnitall]

So sorry to hear about your poor dog and all the worry for you, I hope you get the help for him today from the vet, please let's us know how things go.

[Peaspeculiars]

Poor thing, very sorry to hear the little lads not well. Thoughts are with you today, I'm sure the vet will put your mind at ease and explain the possibilities.
You are doing the right thing by providing plenty of water and keeping him calm. All the very best, Peas xx

[divegirl]

It may well have been a stroke, hope you get on ok at the vets.
Healing thoughts for your boy

Lisa x

[boxtops]

Let us know what happens today, booldawg - I must admit that if that had happened to me, I'd have phoned the emergency vet straight away, even if only for advice over the phone.

[TWR]

Is that your O.H. or your animal Bool

[Sqad]

I rather agree with divegirl......will be interested to hear what the vet says.

[NoMercy]

I hope he's okay.

[rockyracoon]

Hope your dog's okay booldawg.

[Booldawg]

We have an appointment at 10:40. I suppose its hard for the vet to make a diagnosis as it will be based on what I can tell them about the symptoms.

He had another fit at 9am, frothing at the mouth, laid on his back kicking his legs. I turned him on his side and wiped the froth away and tried to calm him down. He's just wandering around the house, listless.