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Justice had another episode.

angelbears

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UPDATE: It just happened again. He was sound asleep, one loud yelp with him sitting straight up. He looks a little confused but no way out of it. I did yell at Kismet, only because she is faster then me and would get to him before I would. I quickly go to a soothing voice as I am standing right next to him. Within seconds I realize that he is not going to be aggressive. I sit down with him talking and petting him. within a minute he has melted into me and very quickly fell into a deep, snoring sleep. Which he is still sleeping, very peacefully.
 

amandakay2

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Can dogs have night terrors if this was a kid id say thats what it was because they arent really awake

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amandakay2

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Just looked it up and they can and it can be caused by upset tummies so treat the tummy and he might stop having issues at night

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angelbears

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Just looked it up and they can and it can be caused by upset tummies so treat the tummy and he might stop having issues at nightSent from my SCH-S738C using Tapatalk
Thank you Amanda!!! I'm going to have an ultrasound done on his tummy. I had already asked about doing the ultrasound on Monday. They said he wouldn't need anesthesia. It's non-evasive. I'm going to read up on night terrors. :)
 

CeeCee

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Just looked it up and they can and it can be caused by upset tummies so treat the tummy and he might stop having issues at night Sent from my SCH-S738C using Tapatalk
Wow! That is crazy! Robin, I'm following the thread, but nothing useful to offer other than my prayers for you and baby Justice.
 

Boxergirl

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AB, are you documenting everything? I think you're on to something here. I would like to suggest keeping a log noting down what meals/snacks/activities were given/done at what times and any reactions like you keep seeing. Keep a clock or watch handy and jot down times and be very specific. Sorry, this comes from a mom of two type 1 diabetic kids. Twenty years ago insulin overlapped and there were a lot of issues because of that. I just checked blood every two hours for about fifteen years and logged it all. My oldest used to have seizures from low glucose and it was these logs that helped me identify the patterns and adjust insulin to help eliminate them. It's also how I was able to identify so may of Greta's seizure triggers and get Roy's ME diagnosed so early. That's why I'm a firm believer in writing every single thing down, even if it seems like it's unimportant. I think that's how patterns are identified. My vet and my girls' endo always know/knew to expect a book from me. I taught both of my girls this rule - Once is a fluke, twice is a coincidence, three times is a pattern. I find it seems to hold true for many things. I really hope you can figure out what's going on. And I haven't said, but I think Justice is just beautiful. He has very soft and expressive eyes and I can tell he's going to grow into a very special big boy.
 

Iulicris88

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Are you feeding him raw? Maybe something in the food does not agree with him. I gave my puppy, who is about the same age as yours, a raw beef bone, with a little bit of meat on it, the other night and it made him very ill. Poor little guy had the worst night ever. Two trips to the vet and a pot of chicken and rice later and he is back to his evil self. Maybe you could try feeding him something else for a while, in case the actual diet is causing him issues. It breaks my heart to read about one of this beautiful babys being sick, so i hope you get your answers as soon as possible.
 

angelbears

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AB, are you documenting everything? I think you're on to something here. I would like to suggest keeping a log noting down what meals/snacks/activities were given/done at what times and any reactions like you keep seeing. Keep a clock or watch handy and jot down times and be very specific. Sorry, this comes from a mom of two type 1 diabetic kids. Twenty years ago insulin overlapped and there were a lot of issues because of that. I just checked blood every two hours for about fifteen years and logged it all. My oldest used to have seizures from low glucose and it was these logs that helped me identify the patterns and adjust insulin to help eliminate them. It's also how I was able to identify so may of Greta's seizure triggers and get Roy's ME diagnosed so early. That's why I'm a firm believer in writing every single thing down, even if it seems like it's unimportant. I think that's how patterns are identified. My vet and my girls' endo always know/knew to expect a book from me. I taught both of my girls this rule - Once is a fluke, twice is a coincidence, three times is a pattern. I find it seems to hold true for many things. I really hope you can figure out what's going on. And I haven't said, but I think Justice is just beautiful. He has very soft and expressive eyes and I can tell he's going to grow into a very special big boy.
A big yes to the note taking. I'm terrible at writing and note taking. However, years of trying to figure Cane's problems has helped me in the note taking department. Coming here and trying to formulate my thoughts helps me tremendously

I'm so sorry for the struggles your girls have had. I'm so happy they have such a strong and intelligent mom that has navigated them through a very rough disease. Justice wishes you were his mommy. :)
 

Boxergirl

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A big yes to the note taking. I'm terrible at writing and note taking. However, years of trying to figure Cane's problems has helped me in the note taking department. Coming here and trying to formulate my thoughts helps me tremendously I'm so sorry for the struggles your girls have had. I'm so happy they have such a strong and intelligent mom that has navigated them through a very rough disease. Justice wishes you were his mommy. :)

No, Justice knows he has the best mommies there are. It's just a matter of putting everything together to get the answers. You're doing everything you can, and doing it well. I figured you were writing everything down, but wanted to mention it just in case.
 

amandakay2

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Just a thought also but in human babies night terrors can be caused by over stimulation so maybe another road to look down

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angelbears

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Thanks for asking, Dawn. I'm so excited. About 15 minutes ago, he had another episode. Short yelp, sits up, looks startled. NO aggression, just a little confusion that passes as soon as he gets his bearings. This is not a seizure. We have an appointment with his local vet to have an ultrasound of his belly done this afternoon. Just to make sure everything is in its right place. I firmly believe this is either pain(gas?) or nightmares.
 

CeeCee

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Oh good! (If that's the right thing to say when your pup is in pain.) Of course, let us know. :)
 

Yamizuma

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Thanks for asking, Dawn. I'm so excited. About 15 minutes ago, he had another episode. Short yelp, sits up, looks startled. NO aggression, just a little confusion that passes as soon as he gets his bearings. This is not a seizure. We have an appointment with his local vet to have an ultrasound of his belly done this afternoon. Just to make sure everything is in its right place. I firmly believe this is either pain(gas?) or nightmares.

I just wanted to wish you all the best. I too have been following along with nothing useful to offer, hoping for the best.


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Big Mutt Luva

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I've had 2 dogs with seizures and all were later in life, nothing like what u described. Before u mentioned the GI upset, I was thinking abdominal pain could cause colicky yelping. Wonder if he ate something or has some underlying illness? Praying for you guys...
 

Hector

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Stomach pain can get really bad. If I eat a whole cauliflower, my stomach will bloat up and cannot release gas on its own. I will be super bloated and feel like I'm dying all night long. I try not to eat too much cauliflower, but it's one of my favorites. I've tried it twice and twice I felt like I was going to die...