Hi, I have a 6 year old min pin, who had a seizure one week ago today. The vet took blood and said everything looked fine and said it was probably a low blood sugar seizure. All she eats is dog food (no table) so how can I keep this kind of seizure from happening?
21meg
02-04-2008, 03:15 PM
You should probably go back to the vet and ask him about it. Since he's the one who took the sample of blood, and examined your dog, he should know.
21meg
02-04-2008, 03:17 PM
My 16 year old poodle has seizures ocassionaly when she gets hyper. when she pants and runs around and chases things (like tenniss balls) she will have one, and when she sees SUPER Fast motion like if you get a flashlight and really quick flash the light across a wall, if she sees it she will have a seizure. It's sad because she's so sweet but so old! woahhh! i mean 16 years...112 in human!
21meg
02-04-2008, 03:17 PM
Good luck, and please keep us updated!
Aztec
02-05-2008, 01:35 PM
How many times a day is she fed? Had she missed any meals?
Dogs blood sugar may drop if they haven't eaten in awhile, feeding the same amount of food, but twice or three times a day may correct the problem.
madmags
03-03-2008, 11:57 PM
i have 2 min pins 6 -5 but the two have just had about 10 teeth extracted couldn't believe it only eat complete dried food gutted. has your dog lost any teeth cheers
antonychris
03-04-2008, 05:12 AM
Older Dog Care
1. As dogs age, their joints may start to hurt, their eyesight and hearing start to fade and they may need more frequent trips outside. You may need to make some accommodations to help your dog through this stage of life.
2. Bringing a new puppy into your home as your aging dog starts to decline may be an answer for you to the future heartbreak. However this new puppy will most likely make your older dog's last few months or years miserable and may rush the decline. Your older dog needs to feel secure and bringing a new puppy in will not ensure that feeling. Think of all the attention that a new puppy needs to be properly trained, cared for and socialized. This is attention you will not be able to give to your lifelong companion when he needs you most.
3. Know the average life span of the breed of your dog and pay attention to your dog. A dog that was easily going up and down the stairs may quickly become incapable of this. Although I now must assist our older dog up and down the stairs and indeed to walk, she still enjoys her moments outside smelling the fresh air. She is still a very bright and loving dog. She simply needs assistance now.
4. Older dogs need more frequent potty breaks. Indeed some older dogs will have problems with their backs or hindquarters and be unable to take a potty break without your support. You may need to provide a way for the dog to access the outdoors on his own or provide support to him as he goes in and out.
5. And if your older dog does begin having "accidents" due to his age, do not punish him because you did not get him outside often enough. Your dog has provided you with companionship and maybe even guarded you. Now is your turn to provide for him.
6. If your older dog does begin to have back or rear end problems that affect his ability to stand by himself or get around by himself, consider buying or building a dog wheelchair.