Take her to the vet immediately if she experiences consecutive seizures -- one after the other with little or no recovery time in between -- or if she has an episode that lasts longer than 5 minutes. Elle Di Jensen has been a writer and editor since She began working in the fitness industry in , and her experience includes editing and publishing a workout manual. She has an extended family of pets, including special needs animals. Jensen attended Idaho and Boise State Universities.
Her work has appeared in various print and online publications. Dog Health. By Elle Di Jensen. Pre-Seizure Symptoms Whatever the cause, all seizures have distinct symptoms that begin before the seizure even starts. During the Seizure Once the actual seizure begins your Chihuahua may twitch and jerk about or her limbs might stiffen and appear to be paralyzed.
Post-Seizure Behavior When the worst part is finally over, there is still the aftermath to deal with. Handling a Seizing Chihuahua No part of a seizure is pleasant to witness. Pooping and peeing is not uncommon in seizures. Drooling excessively and may even try to find somewhere to be alone. This disease is a brain disorder and is present from the birth of the Chihuahua puppy.
Unfortunately, the disease is nearly always fatal. The pressure on the brain can create more neurological issues, such as epilepsy.
The disease is genetic, either already there when the puppy is born or later from brain tumors. The puppy may suffer head trauma at some point in the birth. The disease has varying degrees of severity.
So a puppy with a mild case may survive with careful medical attention. However, the puppy will not develop s well as others of a similar age. Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar affects many toy breed puppies, including the Chihuahua. Many puppies grow out of it as they get older and more robust, but it can remain with them for the rest of their lives. Because the brain gets its energy from glucose, any drop in glucose levels can give Chihuahuas neurological symptoms.
These symptoms are lack of coordination, muscle spasms , seizures, and disorientation. Chihuahuas with hypoglycemia have difficulty walking; often, even standing is a problem.
Touch a Chihuahua in this condition, and he feels cold and he trembles. The dog will go off his food, and he will become tired, weak, and very lazy. If a dog has these symptoms, check his gums and skin for a blue or other color discoloration. Taking everything into consideration, they signify hypoglycemic shock. At this point, convulsions and seizures will occur. He will no longer control his muscles, and they will spasm. He will not be able to stand and probably be unable to control his bowels or bladder.
Finally, he will slip into a coma. Before it gets anywhere near this point, the owner needs to take action. If you have plain ice cream, rub some on his gums; if not, try syrup, honey or make up some sugar water. The Chihuahua needs to go to the vet or clinic immediately. To help with this, feed him frequently, at least three times daily, and only small meals each time.
A Chihuahua has a tiny tummy and cannot eat big meals. Avoid sugar in his treats. So many cheap dog treats have excess sugar and salt for added taste. A healthy liver is crucial for all animals; the liver filters toxins from the body.
Some dogs, especially some Chihuahuas, have a defect called a portosystemic shunt that prevents blood from traveling to the liver in the way it should. Most portosystemic shunts are congenital, which means the Chihuahua was born with the shunt. A portosystemic shunt is bypassing the liver with unfiltered blood, thereby creating a build-up of toxins.
This problem is made worse by eating a high-protein meal. One particular byproduct of protein digestion is ammonia, and because of the portosystemic shunt, this accumulates and can set off strange behavior and neurological abnormalities in the Chihuahua. These behaviors can occur within 15 to 45 minutes after a Chihuahua has eaten his food. We recommend and use for other reasons on our elderly dog King Kanine. Be sure to add your recommendation if you found something that has helped your dog with their seizures.
It is more of a common occurrence in more than 30 dog breeds and significantly affects more than 5 percent of all dogs. First, stay calm. Avoid touching him during the seizure to avoid any accidental biting and call your vet immediately once the seizure has ended.
If your dog is prone to seizures, they should avoid eating any potentially inflammatory foods, including those foods that may trigger an allergy or sensitivity. There are some medications your veterinarian can prescribe that can help control seizures.
Alternative therapies may also prove to be helpful in some cases. Status epilepticus is a very serious and often life-threatening situation for your dog. To help stop the seizure activity, intravenous anticonvulsants are needed, or the dog may die or suffer from irreversible brain damage because of the seizure.
Sometimes a sugar source like Karo syrup that is highly concentrated can help with hypoglycemia in dogs. Giving your pet a small amount of sugar to eat may help return their blood sugar levels to normal. However, you should always discuss any treatment for your Chihuahua with your veterinarian first. Low blood sugar also ultimately affects the organs and overall brain function of your canine companion as well.
Idiopathic epilepsy is one of the most common causes of seizures in canines. This disorder is inherited, but its cause is still unknown. Other causes of canine seizures include liver disease, kidney failure, and brain trauma. My 3 year old chi. Has been having seizures since the vet gave him burvetco flea pill at 6 month old. It starts with him being very unsteady on his feet and then his limbs stiffen up.
His head shakes and he cries out. His eyes and mouth water. It usually lasts for about 5 min. Then he acts like nothing happened. The last one lasted longer. Its so scary. I put honey on his lips. When he starts locking his lips I know he's coming out of it.
Im so afraid that he will die in my arms when it's happening. I take him to a dark room and hold him close to me and softly try and comfort him.
After reading these comments im going to try the CBD Oil. I hope this site is still active My little baby Kaya rescued at 6 yrs old, is about 1. Lately, I've seen it twice now, her head will fling back and forth like she has a back cramp.
This will last maybe 2 minute top. It's like when they get a bath and after that they take their head and drag it side to side on the carpet to help dry, get it dirty again or just cause they a happy it's over with. It's looks like something inside just grabs their head and pulls it to the side, scares me to death but I hold her and try to calm her. Afterwards she is like nothing happened. Sherry, Hi Sherry. My Bella just turned 7 this month and is 4 lbs. They only last for about seconds but can have several episodes in one night.
It happens often.
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