Paralysis upon Awakening - What's going on? - Exclusively Setters2024-03-29T10:13:57Zhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/paralysis-upon-awakening-what-s-going-on?commentId=865021%3AComment%3A1080172&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThx. I'll be keeping that in…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-23:865021:Comment:10801722013-02-23T20:08:37.109ZCynthia Bhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/CynthiaB
<p>Thx. I'll be keeping that in mind as I monitor him. I don't believe he needs it right now--but the moment I do, we'll be following up with the vet.</p>
<p>Thx. I'll be keeping that in mind as I monitor him. I don't believe he needs it right now--but the moment I do, we'll be following up with the vet.</p> I hope you have found the ans…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-23:865021:Comment:10800872013-02-23T20:02:22.805ZHoward Glansfieldhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/HowardGlansfield
<p>I hope you have found the answer.I had a dog that was behaving in a similar way and she was diagnosed with epilepsy but the attacks didn't happen often.She was about eight.She was put on a low dose of Phenobarbitol and was greatly improved.</p>
<p>I hope you have found the answer.I had a dog that was behaving in a similar way and she was diagnosed with epilepsy but the attacks didn't happen often.She was about eight.She was put on a low dose of Phenobarbitol and was greatly improved.</p> Fascinating!
"During a cata…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-23:865021:Comment:10801652013-02-23T18:21:28.506ZCynthia Bhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/CynthiaB
<p>Fascinating! </p>
<p>"<span>During a cataplectic episode, the dog is in a paralyzed state, although its eyes remain open, and it has control over its eye movement. The dog remains aware and conscious of what is going on around it during this type of episode. Typically, the dog will come out of an episode in response to other external stimuli, such as when it hears loud sounds, or when it is petted."</span></p>
<p>That sounds EXACTLY like it. He's FINE once he wakes up. No fear, no…</p>
<p>Fascinating! </p>
<p>"<span>During a cataplectic episode, the dog is in a paralyzed state, although its eyes remain open, and it has control over its eye movement. The dog remains aware and conscious of what is going on around it during this type of episode. Typically, the dog will come out of an episode in response to other external stimuli, such as when it hears loud sounds, or when it is petted."</span></p>
<p>That sounds EXACTLY like it. He's FINE once he wakes up. No fear, no confusion, no bumping into things. </p>
<p>It's SO reassuring to have you guys out there with your centuries of experience!!!</p>
<p></p> absences lasted a few minutes…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-23:865021:Comment:10800612013-02-23T18:09:30.170ZGaby Claytonhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/GabyClayton
<p>absences lasted a few minutes and then he seemed to bump into things for a while after and have difficulty walking :(</p>
<p>absences lasted a few minutes and then he seemed to bump into things for a while after and have difficulty walking :(</p> interesting.. sleep paralysis…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-23:865021:Comment:10800372013-02-23T17:41:39.189Zsilviahttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/silviamarco
<p>interesting.. sleep paralysis, mentioned by cynthia, may also be related to narcolepsy..</p>
<p>interesting.. sleep paralysis, mentioned by cynthia, may also be related to narcolepsy..</p> Hi Cynthia, Have you or your…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-23:865021:Comment:10797562013-02-23T17:36:30.263ZCorneliahttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Cornelia
<p><span>Hi Cynthia, Have you or your vet checked for cataplexy in dogs? Have a look here:</span></p>
<p><span><a href="http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/neurological/c_multi_narcolepsy_cataplexy#.USj9taWMNR5" target="_blank">http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/neurological/c_multi_narcolepsy_cataplexy#.USj9taWMNR5</a></span></p>
<p><span>Quotes from the above link:</span></p>
<p><span>"</span>Narcoleptic and cataplectic episodes can last from several seconds up to 30…</p>
<p><span>Hi Cynthia, Have you or your vet checked for cataplexy in dogs? Have a look here:</span></p>
<p><span><a href="http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/neurological/c_multi_narcolepsy_cataplexy#.USj9taWMNR5" target="_blank">http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/neurological/c_multi_narcolepsy_cataplexy#.USj9taWMNR5</a></span></p>
<p><span>Quotes from the above link:</span></p>
<p><span>"</span>Narcoleptic and cataplectic episodes can last from several seconds up to 30 minutes,"</p>
<p><span>"During a cataplectic episode, the dog is in a paralyzed state, although its eyes remain open, and it has control over its eye movement. The dog remains aware and conscious of what is going on around it during this type of episode. Typically, the dog will come out of an episode in response to other external stimuli, such as when it hears loud sounds, or when it is petted."</span></p> ah ok, so may be compatible w…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-23:865021:Comment:10797552013-02-23T17:36:12.089Zsilviahttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/silviamarco
<p>ah ok, so may be compatible with absences.... i hope you find out soon.. (or that it woudnt happen again of course, so you can just forget!!)</p>
<p>ah ok, so may be compatible with absences.... i hope you find out soon.. (or that it woudnt happen again of course, so you can just forget!!)</p> First episode of paralysis (l…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-23:865021:Comment:10799342013-02-23T17:25:08.808ZCynthia Bhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/CynthiaB
<p>First episode of paralysis (lying down and unable to get up, looking worried but "all there"), maybe 15 seconds, second one, maybe 3 minutes.)</p>
<p>First episode of paralysis (lying down and unable to get up, looking worried but "all there"), maybe 15 seconds, second one, maybe 3 minutes.)</p> Nice to have your reassurance…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-23:865021:Comment:10797542013-02-23T17:22:50.380ZCynthia Bhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/CynthiaB
<p>Nice to have your reassurance on the vet thing. I am a firm believer in veterinary care, but the "country vet" version is gone, replaced by those advocating laser surgery for ornamental Koi fish and that kind of thing.</p>
<p>Not thinking it's hips. He doesn't shuffle or drag his feet, he can step over obstacles properly, run like the wind, and he can rear up and do Irish Setter ballet with the best of them. He doesn't lick his joints. He doesn't show signs of pain (e.g. panting,…</p>
<p>Nice to have your reassurance on the vet thing. I am a firm believer in veterinary care, but the "country vet" version is gone, replaced by those advocating laser surgery for ornamental Koi fish and that kind of thing.</p>
<p>Not thinking it's hips. He doesn't shuffle or drag his feet, he can step over obstacles properly, run like the wind, and he can rear up and do Irish Setter ballet with the best of them. He doesn't lick his joints. He doesn't show signs of pain (e.g. panting, guarding, restlessness, insomnia...we totally, absolutely, utterly ruled out the whining thing as pain, including a long stint on painkillers of various types which didn't make any difference at all to the whining). </p>
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<p></p> this is interesting.. but, ga…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-23:865021:Comment:10800642013-02-23T17:11:12.215Zsilviahttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/silviamarco
<p>this is interesting.. but, gaby, how long were these "absences" going for? and how long, cynthia, was your episode? i guess that seizures can only last few minutes at most.. while, if the dog is scared /confused for a pain/hip problem or something similar it may last longer (and be more a frequent behaviour..)</p>
<p>this is interesting.. but, gaby, how long were these "absences" going for? and how long, cynthia, was your episode? i guess that seizures can only last few minutes at most.. while, if the dog is scared /confused for a pain/hip problem or something similar it may last longer (and be more a frequent behaviour..)</p>