Anyone know what causes this symptom?

bob huffman · Post by **bob huffman** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 10:10 pm

I would say it is either the chicken pox or the mumps. Of course I could be wrong. Just in case I am there are folks that actually have been trained to diagnos these symptoms and if you really want to know the cause of your problem I would try to find one of these people. Some of them have 8 years of medical training by the best schools and universities in the United States. We have these people all over Iowa as we have a good school up the road at Ames called Iowa State Veteranarian College. If they have Vets in your state I would recommend talking to one to see if they have ever heard tell of such a thing as your problem. If you are lucky, you may find one that is smarter than some of us on the Beagle board. Good luck!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Sep 11, 2003 10:18 pm

bob huffman wrote:I would say it is either the chicken pox or the mumps. Of course I could be wrong. Just in case I am there are folks that actually have been trained to diagnos these symptoms and if you really want to know the cause of your problem I would try to find one these people. Some of them have 8 years of medical training by the best schools and universities in the United States. We have these people all over Iowa as we have a good school up the road at Ames called Iowa State Veteranarian College. If they have Vets in your state I would recommend talking to one to see if they have ever heard tell of such a thing as your problem. If you are lucky, you may find one that is smarter than some of us on the Beagle board. Good luck!

J. Baker · Post by **J. Baker** » Fri Sep 12, 2003 9:32 am

I would definitely seek the advice of a veterinarian if your dog has had three seizures in such a short time and no prior history. Working dogs do have “running fits” or hypoglycemia more often than non-working dogs, but in this case you state your dog is overweight by 6-7 lbs. Do you feed her once or twice a day? If more than once, I would rule out low blood sugar and start looking somewhere else. There are many causes of seizures in dogs. Head injury or tumors, liver failure, poisoning or chemical exposure, hypothyroidism, cardiac arrhythmias, are just a few. Epilepsy is certainly a concern in Beagles and some other breeds but the only way to really diagnose epilepsy that I’m aware of is by the process of elimination. When all other possible causes have been ruled out, they will normally treat for epilepsy. I agree with those who say get a vet’s opinion. Seizures are nothing to play around with and if the seizures worsen, they can die or suffer brain damage. It could be something as simple as epilepsy which is treatable or low blood sugar but it could also be something worse than both of those. I hope this isn’t the case with your dog but I think you will have more peace of mind if you have your vet look at her. Joyce B.

WSRandy · Post by **WSRandy** » Fri Sep 12, 2003 2:15 pm

Thanks again all! I had planned to take her to the vet regardless of what I heard here....but just thought I would see if anyone had seen it before

I did take her to one of them highly educated vets with all them high tech machines and fancy protocol earlier this week.....well after a couple of hours and a little money he was able to tell me what it WASNT! She doesnt have a sugar problem and no heartworms.....he "thinks" it "could be" seizures from epilepsy.

Guess time will tell.....atleast its not the mumps

Randy

bob huffman · Post by **bob huffman** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:04 am

Them vets wouldn't know the mumps if it hit them right in the mumpet. My cat had the same symptoms and it was ear mites. Sometimes my pet turtle would roll over on his back and found out he had an inner ear problem. My wife is acting a little goofy and found out she takes after my mother in law. Come to think of it, I ain't feeling so good myself! I hope your dog gets relief from its problem!

bob huffman · Post by **bob huffman** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:11 am

Actually, my turtle had an inner ear problem and low self asteem. My wife says I can't come on the board anymore because I am spending all my time here instead of with her and her momma at the mall and I have been telling lies just like I told before we had to get married. Love hurts!