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Fuzzmom · 01-12-2009, 04:46 PM

Hi. I can't find my original post, sorry. I wrote a few weeks ago about myBall, ten and a half, snapping at everyone for no apparent reason. between holidays and bad waather and broken cars, did get him to the vet. bloodwork came back normal, natch. Not that I Want anything to be wrong but I'd at least like to get a handle on things...he's getting Waay worse and I think need the sedative some days, yikes! He's on phenobarb for "behavioral seizures" which I guess ren't the lay aout and kick type bu a kind where your brain sort of blinks out periodically. Twice a day. Not mch improvement...he was Okay for the first few days but now he's back to normal. They said it coud take a month but I need to do somehting during that month. They haven't returned the call I put in this afternoon yet. Help! anyone ever went through this before/ Thanks.

amandawash · 01-12-2009, 08:59 PM

Wow. That's scary. I would sure try and get him somewhere else for a second opinion.

Lolapup · 01-13-2009, 01:44 PM

As a Mom to an epileptic I can tell you that medications for seizures often cause behavioral issues. I agree, I'd get a second opinion asap.

Wylie's Mom · 01-13-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by amandawash

Wow. That's scary. I would sure try and get him somewhere else for a second opinion.

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Originally Posted by Lolapup

As a Mom to an epileptic I can tell you that medications for seizures often cause behavioral issues. I agree, I'd get a second opinion asap.

There are a variety of seizure meds out there, and this may not be the right one. Also, it makes me wonder if his liver is metabolizing it correctly.

Fuzzmom · 01-14-2009, 07:49 PM

Hi again. The bloodwork came back normal..no liver problems but he's not improving. The vet Won't run a sedative with the phenobarb, says it's not safe. I don't know what to do. He says it will take a month for the phenobarb to kcik in..that seems like a long time..and i'm about to lose my place to live if the behavior doesn't get fixed..quick...ad he's Soo tired after it happens. He'll have 2 or 3 fights in succession then just crash out for the rest of the night, then tomorrow it's the same all over again. Not sleeping through a full night either. I mean this isn't normal Ball behavior. My family is pushing for him to be p.d. I can't do it. I ust can't take a life without finding out all options. Suggestiions..natural remedies...funds for low income vet help? Thanks.

Lolapup · 01-15-2009, 03:31 AM

It's not uncommon for them to be exhausted after. Are you saying he's still having seizures even though he's on medication? It does take 3-4 weeks for their blood levels to even out. However, he should have an emergency med (usually in the valium family) to stop the seizures from happening until it does. I don't mean to scare you but each seizure he has does more and more damage

If at all possible, I would get a second opinion. Good Luck!

01-12-2009, 04:46 PM	#1
Fuzzmom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 33	Updat on Bal Hi. I can't find my original post, sorry. I wrote a few weeks ago about myBall, ten and a half, snapping at everyone for no apparent reason. between holidays and bad waather and broken cars, did get him to the vet. bloodwork came back normal, natch. Not that I Want anything to be wrong but I'd at least like to get a handle on things...he's getting Waay worse and I think need the sedative some days, yikes! He's on phenobarb for "behavioral seizures" which I guess ren't the lay aout and kick type bu a kind where your brain sort of blinks out periodically. Twice a day. Not mch improvement...he was Okay for the first few days but now he's back to normal. They said it coud take a month but I need to do somehting during that month. They haven't returned the call I put in this afternoon yet. Help! anyone ever went through this before/ Thanks.

01-12-2009, 08:59 PM	#2
amandawash Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 2,152	Wow. That's scary. I would sure try and get him somewhere else for a second opinion. __________________ Amanda 's Ranger & Ryder

01-13-2009, 01:44 PM	#3
Lolapup No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Littleton, NH Posts: 463	As a Mom to an epileptic I can tell you that medications for seizures often cause behavioral issues. I agree, I'd get a second opinion asap.

01-14-2009, 07:49 PM	#5
Fuzzmom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 33	Hi again. The bloodwork came back normal..no liver problems but he's not improving. The vet Won't run a sedative with the phenobarb, says it's not safe. I don't know what to do. He says it will take a month for the phenobarb to kcik in..that seems like a long time..and i'm about to lose my place to live if the behavior doesn't get fixed..quick...ad he's Soo tired after it happens. He'll have 2 or 3 fights in succession then just crash out for the rest of the night, then tomorrow it's the same all over again. Not sleeping through a full night either. I mean this isn't normal Ball behavior. My family is pushing for him to be p.d. I can't do it. I ust can't take a life without finding out all options. Suggestiions..natural remedies...funds for low income vet help? Thanks.

01-15-2009, 03:31 AM	#6
Lolapup No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Littleton, NH Posts: 463	It's not uncommon for them to be exhausted after. Are you saying he's still having seizures even though he's on medication? It does take 3-4 weeks for their blood levels to even out. However, he should have an emergency med (usually in the valium family) to stop the seizures from happening until it does. I don't mean to scare you but each seizure he has does more and more damage If at all possible, I would get a second opinion. Good Luck!