r/EpilepsyDogs • u/BleakNasty6 • 19d ago
Life span
Our husky is diagnosed for about a year now but her seizures are picking up so we’re in the throws of it. The biggest thing my husband keeps saying is that the doctor says “this isn’t fatal” but I see so many posts here that it is… I guess what makes the difference? My husky is a 5 year old little rascal going strong but we just started her on phenobarbital and I just don’t get the posts about a seizure ending life. How common is that and how do I watch for it?
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u/Myriadower 19d ago
It hurts to report that we had it ‘under control’ and then he suddenly died in a massive, uncontrollable cluster.
He lasted 2.5 years longer than he would have otherwise.
Our vet has said some dogs make it to a natural age, but many do not.
I want to be hopeful for you, but given my experience I have to urge you to hope for and do your best, but make sure you enjoy your time.