Brain Tumour??

Hey
About 12 Months ago Taz had started to act "strange" walking round in circles, staring at the walls, drinking lots and had little fits, we took him to the Vets and they seemed to think he has a brain tumour, they did other tests etc, but nothing was showing to be "odd" he had other fits after the visit to the vets, we were starting to pick when he was gonna fit, but the other "symptoms" stopped then the fits started to fizzle out (and are staying that way atm!).

Just wondering if anyone else has ever seen or heard of anything like this.

Thanks
Stace and Taz

Not any experience myself, only have had younger dogs, pleased to hear iys under control though

ooo poor taz i'm glad to hear it fizzle out

janey wrote:Not any experience myself, only have had younger dogs, pleased to hear iys under control though

Thank you xx

Steve wrote:ooo poor taz i'm glad to hear it fizzle out

Thanks xx

It's possible that he could have had a mild stroke? Many dogs cope extremely well after one of these episodes, although it may take a few weeks for the brain to overcome any damage. That could be why it's now seeming to be better.

Caryll wrote:It's possible that he could have had a mild stroke? Many dogs cope extremely well after one of these episodes, although it may take a few weeks for the brain to overcome any damage. That could be why it's now seeming to be better.

I thought that, but the vets were not to sure on it? he is on tablets now twice a day and that seems to have helped the fits etc. (they are like tablets for epilepsy.)

could he had some type of poison?

Steve wrote:could he had some type of poison?

Nah never been/goes anywhere to be in contact with anything like that.

Hope he continues to improve - loads of hugs (and licks from Dempsey!).

The tablets will help him and thats why he is now improving, many dogs suffer from epilepsy and when treated by medication live unafected. Like people dogs can suffer from petty mals these are mini seizures the symtoms are similar to what your dog does but as in humans they know when they are going to happen and will hold onto something to steady themselves and then start to breath really heavily and sometimes cry out. Your dog may not know whats happening and maybe thats why he is in a confused state. Hope this helps and if the tablets are working then try not to worry

Caryll wrote:Hope he continues to improve - loads of hugs (and licks from Dempsey!).

Thanks xx

gem wrote:The tablets will help him and thats why he is now improving, many dogs suffer from epilepsy and when treated by medication live unafected. Like people dogs can suffer from petty mals these are mini seizures the symtoms are similar to what your dog does but as in humans they know when they are going to happen and will hold onto something to steady themselves and then start to breath really heavily and sometimes cry out. Your dog may not know whats happening and maybe thats why he is in a confused state. Hope this helps and if the tablets are working then try not to worry

Thank you xx

glad to here he is improving, you must be relieved

lynne wrote:glad to here he is improving, you must be relieved

thank you, yeah its just so worrying when they get ill, cause they cant talk they rely on you dont they so i wanna make sure im helping him as much as i can. xx

Sadly we lost Taz today, he sadly went down hill over the last couple of weeks and the vets said there was nothin left to try. I am so sad, im devastated i dont know how im gonna get though it all without him!!! RIP TAZ MY GORGEOUS BABY BOY!! XX XX 1999 - 2011 XX XX

Oh so sorry to hear that, thoughts are with you. xx
RIP Taz. xxxx

That is devastating .. my heart is breaking for you....Take care.

RIP precious little Taz XXXX

You must be heartbroken, I'm so sorry.

RIP little Taz & run free.

Awww so so sorry to hear this my thoughts are with you at this very sad time. (crying for you)

Run free Taz pup pain free xxx

How devestating for you, all our thoughts are with you and we're all here if you need a shoulder.

Run free Taz.

Poor Taz, poor you! Our hearts are with you at this difficult time. I'm sure you have many happy memories of a fantastic dog xx

I am so sorry, you must be devastated.

R.I.P. Taz

so sorry to here this
R.I.P taz run free at rainbow bridge

I'm so sorry to hear this. We're here if you need to chat. My thoughts are with you. RIP Taz, run free xxx

Aww so sorry to hear about Taz

R.I.P. Taz x

So sorry my thoughts are with you

Just popped on to say a big Thank you to everyone for bein so supportive through this very hard time, i just feel so empty and miss him so so much!! anyway Thanks again. xx xx

Im devastated for your loss. Don't know what to say.
We are all here if you need to chat
R.I.P Taz, run free

sending you a big hug from me & Logan. x ><

..losing a precious pet is one of the worse feelings on earth....thinking of you still XX

Thank you guys, it means alot, im still not coping to well with it, im takin each day as it comes. xx xx

so sorry to hear of your loss we also lost our other staffy to a brain tumour and i know how your feeling.

sending hugs x

rosie2011 wrote:so sorry to hear of your loss we also lost our other staffy to a brain tumour and i know how your feeling.

sending hugs x

Aww im so sorry!! its so devastating! it hurts everyday, i miss him so much.

xx xx xx

Only just read this post

Thinking of you must be heartbreaking for you

RIP taz run free little man

Thank you. xx

This is my first Mother's Day (11 yrs) without Taz! The Kids have made it very special but i feel so sad without him here, no card or prezzie from him and no kiss and cuddle from him!! finding it a big struggle today without him here.

Miss you soooooo much Taz, forever in my heart. Love you Snugs. Mummy. xx

my heart is aching for you... take care XX

Thank you xx

Its Been 11 weeks since i lost you Taz, and it still hurts so much, i miss you so much my Baby boy, i just wish i could have one more cuddle and kiss with you, always in my heart Snugs!! not a day goes by that i dont think of you. xx xx

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I can't begin to imagine how hard it is for you. But we're all still here to share your memories of your precious boy Taz. Love to give you a huge cuddle but all I can say is are our thoughts are with you x I hope your coping x x x

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big hugs

The nearest I can get to a hug.............. ><

We had our staffie Summer put to sleep on 7th march13. She started having fits which we and the vests thought to be epilepsy she was diognosed on 2nd feb but was never the same lively bubbly dog she was and then last week she couldn't put her head down or stand so we had to male that awful decision to say goodbye and to stop her any pain. It's devastated us as a family as she was only 5 and will be so missed. I am struggling to cope with it and don't know what to do. I am angry that the vet didn't pick it up as a tumor but I know it's difficult. We were offered an MRI scan for 3k which we simply couldn't afford but I think even then it was too far gone. I want people to look out for the signs so they have a chance of catching it early. Heartbroken doesn't come close but she is still in my heart and my head xx

Tommyg123 wrote:We had our staffie Summer put to sleep on 7th march13. She started having fits which we and the vests thought to be epilepsy she was diognosed on 2nd feb but was never the same lively bubbly dog she was and then last week she couldn't put her head down or stand so we had to male that awful decision to say goodbye and to stop her any pain. It's devastated us as a family as she was only 5 and will be so missed. I am struggling to cope with it and don't know what to do. I am angry that the vet didn't pick it up as a tumor but I know it's difficult. We were offered an MRI scan for 3k which we simply couldn't afford but I think even then it was too far gone. I want people to look out for the signs so they have a chance of catching it early. Heartbroken doesn't come close but she is still in my heart and my head xx

Firstly don't take it upon yourself, it is out of your control.

I'm sorry to hear about Summer, gone far too young, but it happens, and its cruel

God rest you Summer at Rainbow Bridge.

3K wouldn't have saved her, it may have told you what was wrong, or it may not. So please don't blame yourselves on that count.

You did the best you could for her, gave her the most love and care possible which is all any dog could ask for. Yes, she was taken too young and you will grieve.

Give yourselves time to grieve and you will eventually accept that painful though it is, some dogs' lives are cut shorter, for whatever reason, than we would wish them to be.

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