Gaby had 2 seizures over the weekend.

Today is Monday morning, the first Monday after Gaby had 2 seizures. We had high hopes for that weekend - highs were supposed to be in the 70's, sunny and beautiful. I have been putting alot of computer work into my security thing and school work so I was looking forward to working in the yard, hanging out with my family and enjoying the nice weather.

The weekend didn't even get started.

Friday night, February 6th 8pm. We were 1/2 way into the movie Wanted with Angelina Jolie. I was sitting in the recliner and Jennifer was sitting on the sofa, Gaby was laying on the hardwood floor just behind me. Jennifer shouted "What's wrong with Gaby?". I looked over and saw one of the most awful sights i had ever seen. Gaby was having a seizure. She was convulsing but looking back, it was good she was lying down. I freaked out but Jennifer went into machine mode. I thought she was going to die but then found out seizures are rarely fatal in canines. She lasted about 2 minutes and at the end it seemed that she was choking on her tongue. We tried to call the vets but got the after hours clinic. Gaby used the bathroom on the floor so as I cleaned it and her up, Jennifer was comforting Gaby. She seemed to be a little blind and very disoriented after the incident. 30-45 minutes later, I took her outside and she seemed to be fine. She did pace nervously about for the rest of the night. We went to bed and she didn't have another incident during the night.

We waited until the next morning. Dr. B had answered my email and called our home phone. We talked about the alternatives and situations involved with canine seizures. Dr. B mentioned as I did that the fact Gaby had a seizure was suprising. Never thought it would happen in a million years. Dr. B said just to keep an eye on her and don't need to come into the office unless she has another seizure or clusters. Note: cluster seizures are defined as more than 1 seizure in a 24 hour period.

Well, at 11am, Gaby had another seizure. This one was not as bad or as long as the Friday night episode. She looked a little funny, drooled a lot during the seizure and of course used the bathroom on the floor again.

We called Dr. B in a panic and Thank God Dr. B was in the office as we and Gaby are very comfortable with her which is a Godsend when you are freaked out. We went in, did some tests, some neuro physical tests, eye tests, etc. Everything looked ok, Gaby was fine. So, we decided to go with Phenobarbital 2 times a day. Dr. B told us that Pheno takes up to 4 weeks to level off in blood for canines so it would be some time before the Pheno takes effect.

Good news is that so far, it has been 47 hours since Gaby's last seizure. But, I look at her every minute, anxious and watching for any sign of another one. I'll probably be on pins and needles for awhile.