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mondaysmom · Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 2:02 pm Post subject: monday had a seizure

last night around 300am, i woke up and monday was in the corner looking funny and the next thing i know he's having a seizure! it was awful! this is the 1st one since march. i hope he doesn't start having them regularly again. i let him do his thing, making sure he couldn't hurt himself, and i talked calmly to him. when he came out of it, he was disoriented, of course, and thirsty and very hungry. i was giving him food at 330 in the morning!! Shocked

please say a prayer that we make it another 9 months or more without having another one! it breaks my heart for him. he seemed to do better this time though, listening to me. we had only had him 4-5 months during the 1st ones. it makes me feel good that he knew i was there for him and wouldn't hurt him. sorry this is so long. i just had to vent my sadness!

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LeahSimon · Joined: 22 Dec 2005 Posts: 173

Holly I am so sorry to hear that Monday had another seizure! I will be thinking of you both. Pray

I am so glad you were able to comfort him. I know that made you feel better.

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richard sloyan · Joined: 27 Dec 2005 Posts: 20

Holly, I am so very sorry to hear that Monday had another episode. My thoughts are with you at this stressful time for you all! Dick

Maddie's Mom · Joined: 05 Feb 2006 Posts: 354 Location: Charlotte, NC

Holly, Monday and Gang

We are thinking of you and crossing our fingers and paws as well.

Amy and Maddie

Maggie's Mom · Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 8:43 pm Post subject:

Sweet baby boy! Thank you for being there for him and working him through it. Lots of paws crossed and prayers for Monday. Give him hugs from us.

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Lynda M
Mom to Sugar, Toby, Smokey, Jasmine & Maggie-Mae CGC TDI.
Gizmo, Pumba, Miles, Leo and Gerty the cat at the Bridge. Wife to Rick (Greyt Seniors).

2hounds · Site Admin Joined: 20 Dec 2005 Posts: 97

Poor boy! I know you are glad your mommy was there with you, though!

Has he had any major changes recently? Hopefully this was just a one time deal!

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Paradise, Iceman, Bandy, Mia Bella, and Tippy

mondaysmom · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:52 pm Post subject:

no real changes for him, i think it was just a fluke...that's what i'm hoping. thanks everyone for all the well wishes. you guys are the best and i love you for that!

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holly
mom to monday, kyra (the great dane), kenna and barnee (the cats)

hounded2 · Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Posts: 318 Location: Charlotte, NC

mondaysmom wrote:

last night around 300am, i woke up and monday was in the corner looking funny and the next thing i know he's having a seizure! it was awful! .....

Seizures are frightening and make you feel so helpless. I don't know if Monday's had a complete thyroid panel done or not, but it might be worth looking into. Here's a section from an article on Canine Seizures with the quote by WB Thomas, DVM:

Low Thyroid Function - Hypothyroidism & Seizures
Seizures are one of the symptoms of hypothyroidism along with chronic skin disease, hair loss, weight gain, lethargy and slow metabolism, behavioral changes (aggression, hyperactivity, poor concentration, passivity, phobias, anxiety.) A recent study of 634 dogs showed that 77% of the dogs who were hypothyroid also had seizures. Dr William Thomas, a board certified neurologist, had this to say about thyroid testing:

"Thyroid testing should be considered in any dog with recurrent seizures. Such testing is relatively inexpensive and carries little risk to the patient. Any dog that is diagnosed with hypothyroidism by appropriate testing should be treated with thyroid replacement therapy. This applies to all dogs, whether or not they suffer seizures. If the seizures improve with thyroid therapy, then great! If not, the patient should still be treated because hypothyroidism can cause many other health problems. Appropriate use of thyroid medication is one of the safest and effective treatments available in veterinary medicine. " WB Thomas DVM, Dipl.ACVIM (Neurology) University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

It is a good idea to have a full thyroid panel of 6 different tests to determine if your dog is hypothyroid. The tests you want to have done are T3, T4, free T3, free T4, T3 and T4 Autoantibodies. Two or three thyroid tests (e.g.T4, free T4 or TSH), are not conclusive for hypothyroidism. You need all 6 tests listed. Proper thyroid medication may reduce or eliminate seizures.

This is the link to the website. It appears to be a good resource for anyone with a dog with epilespy/seizures.

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It has information on good nutrition and the role vaccinations can play in seizure disorders.

* Something important to remember about greyhound thyroid testing is that their normal thyroid values differ from the average dog. Their normal values typically run a little lower. The links by Dr. Stack that are posted on a STICKY in the medical section (I think) list what they should be for a greyhound. If you can't find them, email me and I'll send them to you if you're interested.

Hugs to you and sweet Monday.

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JBB/erg · Joined: 11 Jun 2006 Posts: 75 Location: Charlotte, NC

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Holly and Monday - hoping that this was a fluke - seizures are so scary. Let us know if we can help in any way

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Galloway (fawn male, 9 ) Noel (f/aussie/4), Tinker (f/bc x/2) (Ellie, Racer and kitties Cindy & K.C. @ The Bridge)

HollySpringsHounds · Joined: 20 Dec 2005 Posts: 667 Location: Holly Springs, NC

Get-Well wishes for Monday from the Holly Springs Hounds!!

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