AboutBecky Expertise I have owned dogs my whole life. I was a veterinarian assistant for several different vets, so I might be able to help out on health issues. Although I love all dogs, my favorites are the toy breed. I am not a breeder, so those type of questions should be directed to someone who is. I have three chinese crested, two chihuahuas and one yorkie/silky mix. I would be happy to answer any questions on these particular breeds,or just dogs in general. Please keep in mind,however, that I am NOT a Veterinarian. If you feel your dog is seriously ill, then please take your pet to a qualified professional. Although we "experts" try to help you with your questions, it is impossible to "see" or "touch" your dog through a computer. If you feel your dog's life is in danger, please call a Veterinarian immediately. Thank you!
Experience Chinese Crested
Chihuahua
Yorkshire Terrier
He had the runs and the vet gave him Flagyl to stop it. Everything worked
out great for the first 24 hrs. It stopped the diarrhoea but he had a
seizure within 24 hrs of taking the medication. We rushed him to the vet
and asked her to look at him. She mentioned that it was very hard for her
to believe that the medication caused it. I immediately took him off of
the medication after one day. It has been 10 days now without a
reoccurrence of a full blown seizure but yesterday he has developed a head
tremor like syndrome.
My research in to the drug is that there are possible side effects if
overdosed or used on puppies or kittens that are seizure like conditions.
I am desperate to find out if the seizures are related to the drugs or if
it was an underlying condition. Has anyone else experienced this? Does it
take days, weeks or months to weed this out of their system?
Any information at all would be greatly appreciated. It breaks my heart
every time I think about this poor little guy and how the meds may have
seriously or permanently damaged him.
Answer Ken,
I wish I could help you, but I have never heard of that medication causing side effects. Why did he have diarhhea to begin with? Are the head tremors you mention still going on? In addition to your research on this med, you may want to research what else it possibly could be. His problem may have nothing to do with the medication. However, If I were you I would contact the manufacturer and see what they say about it.
I wish I was of more help, but as I said, I have never seen or heard of this happening before by a dog taking this particular med.
