Guest shearsclan Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 our dog jaw is locking up and he can't open his mouth. The muscel in his jaw on the left is in spasm and when we rub on it the jaw will release. Have you had this happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahicks51 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 What's he being fed? Not enough calcium sometimes leads to tetany, but I don't think that's what you're seeing. Quote Coco (Maze Cocodrillo) Minerva (Kid's Snipper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigorangedog Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 our dog jaw is locking up and he can't open his mouth. The muscel in his jaw on the left is in spasm and when we rub on it the jaw will release. Have you had this happen? Mindy! Wow, no, I have never had this happen. Did it just start today? If you haven't, try calling Lakes (do you still have their number?) and see if Dr Pete knows what it might be. He'll usually give you an opinion over the phone. Unfortunately Dr Meaghan is in Denver for T'giving, but I think I have her cell number if it is an emergency. My best advice is have him seen today because if it gets worse tomorrow, you'll get hit with e-vet fees. Is it bad enough that he is unable to eat/drink? Call us if you need us. Lloyd's cell is 651-245-2861. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 No experience with this, but if it were me, I'd see the vet, especially in lieu of the holiday weekend. Might just be muscle spasms, but I would certainly get it looked into, now know what is causing it. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shearsclan Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 No he can eat and drink just fine, although he did have it spasm with a mouthfull of water which left me with rather wet pants. We have a call into our vet, he's also on a couple meds due to allergies and the time of year and not sure if maybe this is a reaction or side effect to those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigorangedog Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 No he can eat and drink just fine, although he did have it spasm with a mouthfull of water which left me with rather wet pants. We have a call into our vet, he's also on a couple meds due to allergies and the time of year and not sure if maybe this is a reaction or side effect to those. Could be. When it happens, is he "all there" or does he seem to space out? (Wondering if it is something like a petite mal seizure.) Hope your vet calls you back soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jerrybird Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Hope your vet gets back to you. Keep us posted please and we hope he's doing better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThunderPaws Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 How scary. The first thought that comes to my mind is rabies, but then he would act strange otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heehoo Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 (edited) My first thought was a quiet seizure. I'd get him to the vet as soon as possible. Please keep us posted. Edited November 26, 2009 by Heehoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Which allergy meds? Do you have a side effect printout? Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest speedoketo Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Is he vaccinated for distemper? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canine_distemper It's extremely unlikely but masticatory myoclonus is one of the clinical signs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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