Hi Mike,

> She gave me a more comprehensive explanation of Stuff I had already figured.
> She said the frequency and the length of the seizures are to small to justify
> putting the dog on meds, which have some not so good side effects in some
> cases. Lethargy, Liver Damage etc. He started getting them at an age, about
> 2, that is common for dogs to have some sort of siezure activity. In some it
> even goes unnoticed if humans are not home or around when it happens.
> If the siezures get more frequent, like within days of each other, or come in
> clusters, more than one short one over a 24 hour period, or the siezure lasts
> more than 9 minutes or so. Then it would be a time to go to meds. But at this
> point the meds (side effects) could be worse for the dog than the siezure.

That sounds really good Mike, and couldn't agree more.  I mean, you'd have to
know how bad and often Chester's petit-mal seizures were (that was the cocker
spaniel we had for over 11 years).  That dog used to snarl at "critters" in
the molding above the kitchen floor .  But yeah, I can certainly agree
with the assessment of your vet.  And it gives you an idea of what to watch
for, as well.

> To Janis: She specifically told me very similar to what You said. This time
> of the year, especially around the holidays with different things going on,
> changing stuff around the house to accommodate the holidays. COLORS, as You
> said, from decorations or different than normal clothing can all cause a
> siezure to animals prone to them. And like You suggested and what I was not
> sure of. The fact that he just did not want to sleep in his normal place that
> night, his crate, may have gotten him excited enough to cause this to happen.
> Not positive, but any stressful situation may cause them in animals that get
> them.

Sure, makes sense and how could you know the cage would bother him that way.
Another time it might not bug him at all.

> So enough already. Probably boring, but I said I would get back. He's doing
> fine.

That's what's important :)

> Just good to know as I was not sure exactly what the whole thought
> behind him having them and how it is to be treated was.

Yep..

Glad your vet is on top of everything, that must feel good to you :)

Take care,
Janis

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