the hitman Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Hi folks My 14 years old cocker had a fit / seizure at about 6.30pm today which lasted about 5 mins.It was very distressing to witness- but thankfully he seems ok now just very tired. He was a little unstable on his legs for about 20 mins after- but no signs of a stroke. I am keeping him close to me tonight and will get him to the vet in the morning. I have googled causes- and overheating is a common cause- although we have been keeping him in the kitchen where it’s nice and cool. Very worrying- and I hope it’s a one off event. Does anyone have any experience of this ? Hitman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Hope its a one off too 🤞 We walk our about 08.00 if there awake LOL and this evening around 18.00, Buster our black lab lets me put a cold wet cloth on his head, he just lies there for ages, if they get too hot i will wet a couple of their towels and drape them over to help cool them down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Had a couple of dogs which had 'fits' which sound very similar to your dog. Is this the first time ? I would say it is down to age. It is very hot today. Hope he recovers ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 My old Border terrier had fits several times per year. They lasted up to 30 minutes. Whilst they were distressing to me he was none the worse afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hitman Posted July 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 He has fitted again at 9pm - he is calm again now. I am going to sleep in the kitchen with him tonight. I have to be honest- this has never happened before and at 14 1/2 I am fearing the worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Good luck for the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free range Rob Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 Have you used bravecto ? I’ve heard this can be a cause for fits. Best of luck and hope all ends well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hitman Posted July 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 We had to say goodbye to the wee man this morning- he never recovered and I called the emergency vet out. Saddest of times losing a pet and a shooting companion. He like nothing better than sitting in a pigeon hide - giving me disbelieving glances when I missed. RIP Rio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 I am sorry to hear that. I am sure you gave him a good life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 Oh I’m so sorry to read this, my thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 Sorry to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 Sorry for your loss. At least you were with him when he needed you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca2017 Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 I feel for you, the good times you had with him with will always stay with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 very sorry for your loss the most faithful friends you can have are so hard to lose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 it is our responsibility to help bring a friend to lifes close at the right time.......its a difficult thing to do...you are left with memories and your friend is left with dignity and little suffering i have done this too many times...as many of us on here as well all the best ditch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 48 minutes ago, ditchman said: i have done this too many times...as many of us on here as well ditch And it never gets any easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 6 hours ago, the hitman said: We had to say goodbye to the wee man this morning- he never recovered and I called the emergency vet out. Saddest of times losing a pet and a shooting companion. He like nothing better than sitting in a pigeon hide - giving me disbelieving glances when I missed. RIP Rio Been there too many times and also had those glances of frustration. Sad to hear you lost a friendand know just how you feel. It never gets any easier and they just don't live long enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 (edited) Really sorry to hear your sad news 😟 I was following this and hoping things would turn out well,,,, RIP Rio Edited July 19, 2021 by JKD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 😔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletopbill Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 So sorry Shows you cared and he was loved that's why it is hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 Sorry for your loss. 😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 On 19/07/2021 at 08:45, the hitman said: We had to say goodbye to the wee man this morning- he never recovered and I called the emergency vet out. Saddest of times losing a pet and a shooting companion. He like nothing better than sitting in a pigeon hide - giving me disbelieving glances when I missed. RIP Rio It is never easy to make that final decision and if anything the older you get the harder it become , whatever I do and wherever I go my dog is always near at hand and I know when his time is up I have gave him a good life . You have done the same with Rio and your dog wouldn't have had any regrets . Rest in peace Rio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgsontour Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 God bless, I have a solid 5 year old black lab, was out for 30mins and 5am this morning, returned had a small breakfast and resumed normal lab behaviour once food had gone ( legs up and fast asleep ) got up listed, eyes started to roll and have a fit. promptly soaked a towel a towel on his tummy feet in a bowl of water and as soon as his tail waged gave him some peanut butter ( palm oil free ( I use it for him at a lunchtime on big days to help him in the afternoons in middle of winter in those icy duck ponds ) he has been fine all day but a nervous one! The synopsis I have concluded is although I have fit young dogs, set alarm clock early to allow a brief walk before before sun-up kept hydrated the best I could, the house id cool yet it still happened and I was fully aware. . . . . my good god how many must have dropped this week with people of ain't got a clue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agriv8 Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 Hitman - sorry about Rio - try and focus on the 14 years of getting up to mischief atb Agriv8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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