seizures

[german_shepard]

Hi. My german shepard had a full seizure on friday, on the floor on her side, paddling with her legs, frothing at the mouth, eyes wide open and panting. It lasted about 2-3 minutes. She is 10 yrs and healthy. I took her to my local vet on saturday. She thought it could be the start of epilepsy and she said she would probably have another fit in about a month or two. Saturdayafternoon she had a turn, frothing at the mouth and walking around like she was drunk and the same thing happened again sunday. Can anyone shred any light on this as my vet hasnt got a clue.

[Barkingdog]

Maybe you should try to take video of your dog the next time this happen your vet may get a better idea of what is wrong . I hope your dog will be OK . My had a GS that started to fall downstairs and growling at our neighbor for no reasons. I think the dog had a brain tumor did the vet suggest having any x ray of your dog head ?

[MaxaLisa]

Ha any bloodwork been run? Thyroid testing? Tick or other infectious panels?

[hazelrunpack]

Could she possibly have ingested something? I've never seen a dog froth during a seizure (but I don't have a lot of experience with seizures, either ). I have seen dogs froth after getting into something noxious--toads and/or mushrooms are the usual culprits here. Mushrooms could explain the neurological symptoms, as well...

And I agree that both the testing that MaxaLisa mentions and the video Barkingdog suggests could be helpful in diagnosis.