I asked a question earlier about my 4yo 5lb Chi's recent frequent episodes of biting at the air chasing invisible flies. Loki_Wolfchild was kind enough to link me to this article that defined in detail exactly what's going on: http://www.canine-epilepsy.net/flybite/flybite.html
Indeed she is having frequent complex partial seizures associated with a secondary epilepsy. We are going to the vet tomorrow at noon.
I would like to hear from owners/vets who have pets diagnosed and treating for epilepsy.. what kind of life she can expect to lead, if the seizures will get increasingly worse/more frequent or cease with treatment, what treatment you found is best (ie: Phenobarbitol AND Potasium Bromide, one vs. the other), frequency of treatment… anything you can tell me from your experience.
SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY! I would like to have as much information as possible to discuss with the vet tomorrow. I just want her to be okay and live a happy life. Thanks!
We're switching from Artemis to Canidae foods – both holisitic. She does not use any flea meds or any other such preventative.
She is fly-biting VERY frequently… like every 5-15 minutes… it's very sad and quite scary. She doesn't seem stressed, but I certainly am. I would have never considered this behavior a seizure until I read on and on. Vet tomorrow as I said.
The vet diagnosed her with epilepsy today and started her on 1/2 a gram of phenobarbital twice daily. I hope this helps reduce if not cease the seizures.
Thanks all for your kindness.