f.a.o. kita1 /paddywak

[GypsyGSD]

Kita thank you for the information as im stressed to the hilt at moment I put wrong name in it really has been off help GypsyX


Paddywak Im sorry to say that it is nico who is poorly at the moment I cant describe how it feels at the moment it is so upseting to watch GypsyX

[kita1]

I know it is difficult, but try and remain calm, especially when he is having a fit and coming round from it.

This is full of useful info. including what to do when your dog has a fit.

http://www.gsdhelpline.com/neurological.htm

BUT don't frighten yourself too much. It could be something really simple that he will grow out of (I went through a period in my early teens of blacking out - terrified my parents, but we never found out what it was I simply grew out of it).

I am sure he is in good hands and it sounds like the vet and the breeder are doing everything possible to find out what the cause is.

I (and I am sure many others on here) know exactly how you feel - they are so dependent on us, especially puppies.

I think the most you can do is keep him feeling safe and secure - remember he will not know about the fit, he will just feel a little shaky and insecure when he comes round. Give him lots of love (I am sure you are doing!) and keep him calm and quiet.

Take care.

[leelapops]

Lots of luck with diagnosing poor Nico's fits, Gypsy. He sounds such a lovely bundle of fluff...Let us know what happens. Thinking of you x

[paddywak]

I know it will be virtually impossable but please try not to worry too much, Gypsy, as Kita says you have to try and keep cool if only for Nico and you dont have to try and describe how you feel, any one who loves their pet knows just how helpless you feel when they're ill and you dont know what to do about it, just remember he's in good hands and that there are lots of us out here thinking of you and Nico.

[ruthann58]

so sorry to hear about your pup . this is an old wives tale but my grandad used to say it worked he had a dog that used to fit when it got to hot he used to give him an ice lolly to cool him down as soon as he started to pant, might be like young children when they get a high temp they sometimes have a fit they usually grow out of it , hopefully pups will be somthing simple, we did have a dog that used to love to eat horse poo every time he managed to get some he would fit. vet said it was heating up inside him , fermenting i suppose, he lived to a ripe old age ruthxx

[kita1]

It might be a help to everyone (yourself included) to keep a daily diary.

Put in it everything Nico eats and what time he eats it (including treats), when and where he is exercised and even when and how much he drinks.

It will help you as you will feel you are actually doing something to help and it may give the vet a clue as to what may be triggering the fits.

Often things that seem unimportant to us can be of vital importance to a vet.