My dog has had 2 serious seizures in 3 weeks

Better to go peacefully than to suffer a life with seizures. But better still if you could get him medication to prevent them.

Has your vet said he definitely needs an MRI?

 

Hi I went through the same with my dog suzie she would have a seizure then not know where she was or recognise any of my family and she could be in this state all day, then in a couple of days she would have another seizure and we would go through the pain again watching her. Our vet's recommended not to use meds on her, we had tests run on her but never found out why. In the end after a long talk we decided we had to do the right thing for her and she was put to sleep hardest decision of my life.
Speak to the vet discuss how you feel, remember a vet will be honest with you but it's a decision you have to make I understand how you feel you'll know when the time is right.

 

I would defer to the vet. I know 2 families whose dogs had seizures, and both are fine and happy now, after finding the right medication. There are different kinds of neurological problems, of course, not all seizures are the same. All I am saying is that some of them are quite treatable.

 

Many vets will offer payment schemes if you ask. Good luck with your appointment. We will all be thinking of you.

 

I don't really have anything to add to what's already been said but I didn't want to "read and run". Just wanted to wish you all the best and say my thoughts are with you and your family.

 

I echo the best wishes and support from the Forum. He’s not happy, he’s given you everything and this is the deal. Thoughts with you - it’s an absolute bugger.

 

Is your vet a neurologist or is the second vet one ? Late onset seizures are not always caused by brain tumours.
Brain tumours can be seen on CT as well as MRIs.
Sadly if it is brain tumour life expectancy is only a couple months by the time it is diagnosed

 

Hi,it is a difficult decision,i am in a similar position.let your heart rule your head and decide what is best for your dog,you know him better than anyone and you will come to the right decision as hard as it will be.if my lovely lad has another seizure he will go to sleep with me beside him,but thats my decision and i hope i am strong for him. Either way,no recriminations,you will do whatis best for him because you love him,if its meds you decide on i hope that his life is improved and you have more years together,if its pts then that is also the best thing for him and either decision will be the right one because you made it.best wishes.

 

I made this post the beginning of 2021, different username as I forgot the login details to my last account, but thankyou for posting such kind words runningrod, we got an opinion from a vet that visits us at home and we just gave anti seizure medication a try, we got another precious year and a few months with my amazing boy and he had seizures and medication dose put up around 2 or 3 times until he was on the highest dose which was upped about a month or 2 ago, and although I thought he was doing great the past few weeks and had been seizure free and full of life he unexpectedly passed away at home a few days ago, although I am absolutely heart broken I will be forever thankful for our last year together and I miss him so much and just hoping this pain eases ❤️

 

Chloe,i am so sorry,you did all that you could and now have cherished memories knowing that your lad had a wonderful home,well done ! Rod

 

It is a comfort to know we gave him that time as I do not think he was ready last year, thank you

 

So sorry for your loss, the extra time you had together was a blessing, though we all know it is never long enough...
Give yourself time... sending kind wishes xx

 

You did what was necessary on each count. I am so sorry for your loss.