OT-My 15.5 yr old puppy had a seizure this morning

I am sitting here moderating the site and trying to get a grip on myself. Even though she is 15, she is still my baby. She seems to be ok now, although I still need to get her to eat.

I think one of these days, she won't be able to recover. That is a hard pill for me to swallow.

I have a meeting in an hour and I will have to leave her for a bit. Hopefully I can put myself together after the ugly crying!!!

On top of that, we also have a hospice kitty, who has cancer. I don't know how long she has left. We are just making her as happy as we can with lots of treats, cat nip and love, for her final days.

I don't get to vent often because I am too busy moderating. I just really needed to type it out this morning.

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So sorry to hear. Do you know

So sorry to hear. Do you know why your dog had a seizure?

So sorry about the fur

So sorry about the fur babies. It is so hard to have them not well.

I'm sorry to hear this Dawn.

I'm sorry to hear this Dawn. Sending well wishes and hugs your way.

I'm sorry Dawn... HUGS! I

I'm sorry Dawn... HUGS! I know it's hard to lose a fur baby or to be with them at the end!!!

You are a true animal lover.

You are a true animal lover. And your pets can feel your love for them. Sorry to hear this Dawn. HUGS

Furbabies have a special

Furbabies have a special place in our hearts and will always be our babies. It is so very hard.

I understand what you mean about moderating as we run a large site with a social forum, I generally do this with a cat on my lap lol. We have a team of 20 moderators but it is still a 24 hour a day, seven day a week job and it can be hard to have that small break when you need it most. Speaking of, I should be over there now, I do hope everything goes well for you and you get snuggle time with the furbabies today.

Hi Dawn I am so sorry to hear

Hi Dawn

I am so sorry to hear this. It must be very difficult for you to deal with. Hard on your puppy too.

The best thing you can do is monitor your puppy through the day. If there is a second or cluster of seizures in the next 24 to 48 hours, please take your puppy to the vet.

The only thing you can do post seizure is make sure your puppy is comfortable. More than food, it is probably more important that your dog drinks and stays hydrated. Your dog may not want to eat in the next 12 to 24 hours and that is ok. The most important thing is the he/she has enough liquid and does drink. Recovery after a seizure may take a few hours to 24 hours. You know your dog's personality and habits so you can gauge when recovery has happened. This should not take more than 24 hours. Before that time your pup could be disorientated, shaky on the feet and possibly have some vision or hearing issues. This is common - not normal - but should pass in a few hours.

In the mean time the only other thing you can do is to make sure the dog is comfortable and in an environment where he/she cannot hurt themselves should there be another seizure. This would include for example keeping your dog on the ground floor and off stairs, etc.

Otherwise, you probably are going to have a harder time emotionally than your furbaby. Take care of both of you. (And make sure you stay hydrated too.)

Thinking of you and your dear puppy.

Has CBC oil been proven to

Has CBC oil been proven to help dogs with seizures?

Sorry for your heartache Dawn. Sounds like you are doing the best you can. Give the puppy and kitty a hug.

Disclaimer: This is not

Disclaimer: This is not medical advice. Please do not embark on any “home” treatment without consulting your (doctor or in the instance of your pet, your) vet who would discuss full patient medical history and treatment options.

Yes, cannabis oils or hemp oils (not the same thing because of the quantities of THC) can be beneficial to dogs for a variety of ailments. Usually at a dosage of around 0,5 – 1 mg per 10 pounds of DOG weight. It can be administered orally or topically. It has been shown to be effective in the treatment and alleviation of seizures and other neurological issues in dogs. ALWAYS check the dosages with your vet or even if your vet will prescribe it as a treatment option for your dog. In a general population, for various reasons, I would expect that up to 5% of dogs suffer from epilepsy or suffer seizures.

There are some provisos in this – all oils are not equal. You will need an oil preferably and specifically formulated for dogs from a reputable manufacturer. (There are manufacturers that are making this specifically for pets. So do a bit of research or speak to your vet.) This is where the following is certified, analysed and tested: pesticide testing, potency testing, microbial testing, terpene profiling and residual solvent testing. This is important as the toxicity can affect your dog. So again, use only if you have consulted your vet and under no other circumstances.
Generally it is non-psychoactive and safe under directed conditions. (Legality in you area is a different issue and needs to be considered too.) Common reported side effects in general is drowsiness in the dog. Rare instances for discontinuation is vomiting or itchiness / scratching. As with ANY medication you can overdose your pet so it is to be used only as directed – also it is not a miracle cure all drug so watch where you get your information and actual oil from. (Literally new ground for “snake oil sales men” selling you a product which does more harm that good.)

Long and short of it: I would consider CBC oil and use it for my own puppy if I needed to.

Thank you so much for taking

Thank you so much for taking the time to give such a great response. I was thinking CBC oil might be of help for Dawns poor puppy.

Hugs to you Dawn! You and

Hugs to you Dawn! You and the furbabies are in my thoughts!

He's lucky to have you for

He's lucky to have you for his human momma. Furbabies have a special place and it's hard to let them go when it's time. Just give him all the support and love you can. Keep him safe when it happens and give him lots of love after if he is ok with it.

I lost my dog of 15 years a

I lost my dog of 15 years a few years back. Every once in a while I have a very very vivid dream about him and I think it's him telling me that he is ok and just checking in from the other side. Hugs. I know it's tough.

So sorry you're going through

So sorry you're going through this, Dawn. I find the hardest thing is not knowing what to do, what is best for the animal. Hopefully your vet will be supportive and helpful.
(((((((HUGS)))))))))

So sorry. I love my dog more

So sorry. I love my dog more than, well, anything really. It is so hard to see them sick, and of course, to see them get older. The most important thing to remember is that it is harder on you than your baby, because a dog is living in the moment, something we humans suck at.

I am sure your dog has a wonderful life with you, and that is the greatest gift we can give them. Stay strong!

I'm sorry you're dealing with

I'm sorry you're dealing with this. It's been 8 months since I lost my darling Mr. P and I'm still not handling it well.

She seems to be back to her

She seems to be back to her normal self this afternoon. She ate, drank some water and is alert. She has had similar issues before but has never completely collapsed like she did this morning. We have already discussed it with her vet and he said there is medication we can try if she is having too many episodes in a short period of time.

Thanks for all of the comments. I appreciate the support.

Aw, sorry about your pup!

Aw, sorry about your pup! They are a part of the family and it's just as difficult to see them age and get sick as it is the human members.

I’m so sorry about both your

I’m so sorry about both your babies. Seizures in older dogs are not uncommon. You want to make sure she has thoroughly recovered before approaching her, as if she’s still in a bit of a fog, she may not recognize you and she could bite. Wishing you all the best and lots of love in however much time you have left with them.