Koda has epilepsy

Devastated. 5 seizures in 12 hours, out of the blue! Long visit to vet today, twice daily meds, back in two weeks to see how he's tracking and rule out possibility of brain tumour. Still can't get my head around it.

Oh hell Bek! I'm not surprised you can't get your head around it. I'm not too sure what to say, stunned. You know I'll be thinking about you all the time, don't you?

oh. god, you must be out of your mind with worry!

hopefully the meds will work, and it's nothing more serious than late onset epilepsy. (((((hugs)))))

So sorry to hear this. We will be thinking of you, and don't forget we are here for you.

Oh no, so sorry to read this Bek

Fingers crossed that the meds sort him

So sorry to hear this,and best of luck with the meds.

Oh Bek, I'm so sad to hear this Lets hope the meds work on my gorgeous boy, you must be so worried

Oh Bek, so saddened by this news.
Hope the meds kick in and you quickly pin down the how and why in order to find a long term solution.
Thinking of you both

How are you both doing today, Bek?

Oh my love, I'm so sorry. How distressing! I hope it's manageble epilepsy and nothing else. Fits are so scary to watch happen.

So sorry to hear this! Hope he is okay and you! must be horrendous sending hugs

no words

Thanks everyone. Been a rough 24 hours! But we will get there. Thanks so much for your support! xx

So sorry to hear this. Hope he is doing well. Thoughts are with you... Xxx

How's Koda doing Bek ?

Are the meds working?

I am so sorry to hear this, l know exactly how you are feeling right now, as l had this with my last staffy a few years ago.

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To be honest homeopathy is the sale of overpriced water combined with sugar to turn into tablets. There is zero proof ANYWHERE reputable they work as anything other than a placebo. It was invented by someone who was concerned about chemicals being overused by the medical profession (fair enough) but as it doesn't actually work, it's the same as doing nothing.

Homeopathy has its place alongside traditional veterinary medicine.

However, diagnosis is paramount - NOBODY should totally discount veterinary advice without good reason.

Some (if not all) types of idiosyncratic epilepsy cannot be alleviated without medication. Anyone who advises alternative therapy without a full, direct examination & diagnosis is a charlatan.

we're going to have to agree to disagree when it comes to homeopathy specifically. As far as I am aware there is zero scientific evidence that it works at all. 'alternative' as in herbal medicine is a whole different kettle of fish. lots of studies show various herbal remedies work.

absolutely agree with your second and third points.

Kosmos, it's a shame you've deleted your post. You're perfectly entitled to add to the conversation in any way, especially to give ideas. Not everyone will agree with everyone, but all views are welcome.

LizP wrote:Kosmos, it's a shame you've deleted your post. You're perfectly entitled to add to the conversation in any way, especially to give ideas. Not everyone will agree with everyone, but all views are welcome.

Absolutely, and I apologise if I've offended you.

I haven't been on much & am so sorry to read this. Lots of love to u & Koda xx

So sorry I haven't been on much ! Thank you all for your messages, it's so nice to know we're not alone in this journey. Within 24 hours the seizures stopped completely ! He has half a tablet morning & night and that's it. What a difference !! Only difference is he has been eating like a horse (seriously like he's starving non-stop), we have been feeding him nearly twice as much as he's actually hungry (vet said this is ok til we meet again end of next week). Not sure if the hunger is from the meds or the new food as started both on the same day (wouldn't have if we'd known the seizures were coming!!). Thanks again everyone

I'm so glad to hear the seizures have stopped. It would be fab if your vet has got meds spot on right away. Thanks for letting us know x

Yeh fingers crossed eh ! Go back end of next week (4 weekly check up), they'll test bloods to check his something-a-rather levels (yes that's a technical term ha!!), as concerned the meds are impacting on whatever these levels are and of course the rapid weight gain, and also do a scan to rule out a tumour. Fingers crossed !

Yes fingers crossed. I have heard of it being very well controlled in dogs just like with humans. It's obvious you love Koda so much so I know how worrying this must be x

That's great it seems to be under control.

But poor little starving Koda He clearly needs ad lib steak, sausage, etc. etc. etc.

But poor little starving Koda  He clearly needs ad lib steak, sausage, etc. etc. etc.
Don't forget bbq knobs, he must need them too
Great to hear he is doing well Bek Katy sends kisses to him

That's good news, let's hope the meds work well for him, xxxx

Fantastic news, so glad he seems to be responding well.

Great news Bek, shame about the food bill but I bet Koda's not complaining

Fantastic news.

Awesome news!

Good to hear the situation appears to be under control.
Nuthin' wrong with a healthy appetite !

Hi,
Was just wondering how Koda is getting on lately

I hope Koda is still doing well xx