Jack Russell with leg cramps?
I have a male Jack Russell that is 6 years old. He has no known health problems, but he has been experiencing what appears to be leg cramps. He will be laying down sleeping and when he goes to get up one or both of his legs don't work well. He shakes and tries to stand but cannot in the hind legs. I have to rub his legs and try to get him to walk. He just sits there shaking and his eyes sometimes water. Once it is over he is back to normal and running around. My husband does not think it is a seizure because he is alert and not drooling or anything. This has happened maybe 6 times in the last year but he has had one yesterday and now again today. Do you think it is just charlie horses? It only happens when he is sleeping and tries to get up. I must admit he is overweight so maybe that is hurting his legs? I could take him to the vet but he gets very snappy at the dr when there and gets scared and wets and I rather not put him through that if not needed. Thanks!
I think my dog just had a full body cramp or a seizure! what did she have?
It does sound like a seizure, but I don't think you have to rush off to the emergency vet. You do need to get her seen tomorrow, though, to make sure there isn't an underlying condition that will cause this to happen again. They'll probably test for the "easier" and more common ones first, especially at her young age, and this might be thyroid levels and also glucose levels (just a blood test). And the vet can provide anti-seizure meds. Read the attached link below. It should calm you down and it's written by a vet. He knows what he's talking about, and this will be very manageable once they find the cause.
Why does my dog keep having seizures?
You should have trusted your judgment. Seizures are a KNOWN side effect of Cephalexin, so discontinue the antibiotic and find a different vet to prescribe a different antibiotic. Consider reporting him to the veterinary board. "Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Cephalexin: " Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); agitation; confusion; dark urine; decreased urination; fever; hallucinations; red, swollen, or blistered skin; seizures; severe or bloody diarrhea; severe stomach pain or cramps; severe tiredness; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual vaginal pain, odor, or discharge; yellowing of the eyes or skin. " Edit: Your dog may have kidney disease. From a Canadian veterinary clinic: "Cephalexin must be used cautiously in pets with kidney or liver disease. Please notify your veterinarian if your pet has currently, or has had these in the past. Cephalexin is not to be used with other drugs that affect the kidneys, as concurrent use raises the risk of kidney damage. This medication may cause seizures (convulsions) in pets with kidney disease. If your pet has seizures, contact your veterinarian right away. A blood test may be recommended in order to check for any organ problems."
My body spasm when i stand or walk?
You should keep taking the calcium! Tetany Tetany is a mineral imbalance that can cause painful muscle cramps, twitches, and spasms in the hands, feet, face, and larynx, or voice box. Severely low levels of calcium in the blood, or severe hypocalcemia, usually cause it. Kidney failure, some blood disorders, low levels of vitamin D and magnesium, chemotherapy, alcoholism, some medications, and underactive parathyroid glands can cause hypocalcemia. Tetany is a medical emergency. If treated well, it is reversible. Calcium, given intravenously in a hospital, treats it Pseudohypoparathyroidism Pseudohypoparathyroidism is a very rare inherited condition similar to hypoparathyroidism. It causes low calcium and high phosphorus levels in the blood, which can lead to cramps, muscle spasms, delayed growth and development in children, and other problems. Hypoparathyroidism causes problems because the body doesn't have enough parathyroid hormone. In pseudohypoparathyroidism, the body has enough of the hormone, but can't use it correctly. Treatment includes daily dietary supplements. Chagas Disease Chagas disease is caused by a tropical parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi. This parasite is found in microscopic feces left on the skin from blood-sucking insects native to Central and South America. The disease also can spread from mother to baby and through blood transfusions. The disease has two phases. The acute stage lasts a few weeks or months and may have few or mild symptoms, including fever, ill feeling, and swelling around one eye or near the insect bite. Once symptoms go away, it may be years before other, more serious health problems develop if the disease is not treated, including heart or intestinal problems. Treatment, especially at an early stage, can cure Chagas disease. I really think you have tetany. http://symptoms.webmd.com/default.htm#co...
Can Jack Russell Terriers suffer from scottie cramps?
I recently saw a show on scottish terriers, and it highlighted the condition of scottie cramps, or Cerebellar Abiotrophy. My JRT has shown some of these symptoms from time to time, but we just figured he was epileptic and was having a seizure...Can jack russells suffer from this condition too?
What causes a low heart rate in dogs?
Assuming the heart rate has been properly taken and the dog is not on any beta blockers like medicines, a heart rate lower than 60 bpm can be called a ‘low heart rate’ in dogs. This requires further evaluation to determine its cause. Tests like xrays, EKG, echocardiogram, holter, blood tests may reveal the cause. A basic electrical conductance abnormality in the heart (SA node, AV node), valvular abnormality, heart muscle diseases, infection, low thyroid hormone, low Calcium, low Magnesium, low body temperature, low blood sugar, shock caused by severe infection/trauma/metabolic disease are some of the more common causes. Of course this is not a complete list. Greyhounds can normally have a lower heart rate. Boxers are more likely to have heart disease that leads to low heart rate. Bottomline: Blood tests, xrays, EKG, echocardiogram are a must to go forward.