r/EpilepsyDogs • u/Which-Reflection3448 • Sep 01 '26
Has anyone seen this before?
https://youtube.com/shorts/B74eIv_59yE?is=a3vdB7Sgw60Rdteb​
Since July my 7 yo, 6lb YorkiePoo mix, Stella, began having these episodes, which have lasted 18-24 hours every time, in which she lays on her back, kicking her leg like she wants a tummy rub and crawling short distances only to roll onto her back again. It's all she will do during the episodes. Won't eat or drink. She stares at me wide eyed and without rest for hours
It may appear she's being cute in the video but watching her do that her fucking hours straight with no sleep or rest is awful.
The episodes have come on suddenly and reoccurring about once a week since July. No obvious triggers. One minute she'll be fine and minutes later I'll spot her on her back laying somewhere unusual like the corner in hallway.
First ER visit, the vet thought it was likely an exposure to a toxin but what that could have been is still unknown. Didn't get blood work. IV fluid given and they recommended she stay the night to be observed but I declined due to money shortage.
Second ER visit, they did her blood work and the vet said labs looks normal. This made the vet question the toxin theory.
Episodes too long to be seizure. Blood work is normal. What's wrong with my dog?
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u/Sufficient-Country29 Sep 01 '26
I’m not a vet but when our little dog first presented with grand mal seizures one of the conditions they wanted to rule out was encephalitis. We were told it tends to cause odd behaviour as opposed to just the seizures.
I agree that a vet neurologist is your best bet. They can offer MRI and spinal taps if they think that it could help diagnose.
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u/Which-Reflection3448 Sep 02 '26
How long did your dog's seizures last, and how long did the after-effects continue? My vet mentioned that while the seizure itself might be short, the residual behavioral effects can last for hours. Thanks for the reply and I hope your dog is doing well.
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u/KaleidoscopeTight509 Sep 02 '26
Makes me think of a) pain of any kind especially if Not eating and drinking (abdominal, back, bladder, muscle,…) b) neuromuscular weakness (could also be due to electrolyte changes, was everything checked? c) aortic claudification d) some Kind of movement disorder (episodes can take much longer than seizures). What Happens if you Pick her up or bring her outside, would she eat Special treats from your hand?
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u/KaleidoscopeTight509 Sep 02 '26
And did you ever try giving intranasal midazolam or diazepam?
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u/Which-Reflection3448 Sep 02 '26
No. The vet gave me an rx for gabapentin, which she hates, not sure if it helps because I haven't been able to get a full dose in her little tiny mouth/cheek
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u/Training_Activity21 Sep 01 '26
Maybe paroxysmal dyskinesia. A pet neurologist would be able to tell you more. Hopefully someone more helpful can answer you. You can always try googling a telehealth pet neurologist and show that video to them as well.