RobinM Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I came home today earlier than DH. All was fine. But, Chloe looked "off". And I can't really explain. She had almost a blank stare to her. I said to Rich, maybe she just had a head tremor??? I made dinner and right after dinner she had a head tremor. I called her into the kitchen from the den, she got up came in and I gave her a small cookie. She took it and before she even started chewing, I could tell it stopped. So, I would classify that one as a very minor one. The look on her face earlier... was that a sign of the head tremor to come? A sign of one that happened? I'll never know. There can be nothing going on with my Chloester. I do have a 6:30 vet appointment on Wed eve. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I am sorry to hear this. You maybe looking at focal seizures??? Hard to say, but, probably, something neurological is going on. Let us know what the vet says. Sending love and hugs your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 No advice, just sending good thoughts. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I'm sorry to hear that Chloe had a head tremor again. I remember your first thread about this a while ago. I have no experience with this, so I have no advice to give, I just want to send some good thoughts for Wednesday. Update when you can after the visit.... Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Robin, I hope as long as a distraction takes her out of it, it's nothing to worry about. Will be looking for an update following your Wed vet visit, and in the meantime, huge hugs to you and Chloe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Sending good thoughts for Chloe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Is it kinda like this? Rose only seems to do this at supper time while I'm getting their food ready. I dont even have to give her a cookie to get it to stop. Quote The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 It almost looks like she's trying to contain her excitement waiting for dinner. I've never seen that before Rose and Chole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 Is it kinda like this? Rose only seems to do this at supper time while I'm getting their food ready. I dont even have to give her a cookie to get it to stop. yes, that is pretty much it. I don't allow them to stop by themselves when I am around as it's obviously neurological and it can't be good for her brain! Chloe has been getting them since I adopted her almost 4 years ago, but last week, it took longer to get rid of and it was more powerful. Something is not right with these tremors. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 To me, the video looked like a focal seizure. I am NOT a vet, but I have seen this with people. I'd video tape her next "episode," and see the vet. Maybe a veterinary neurologist? At least they might know what it is. Sending hugs, prayers and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest twhitehouse Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 To me, the video looked like a focal seizure. I am NOT a vet, but I have seen this with people. I'd video tape her next "episode," and see the vet. Maybe a veterinary neurologist? At least they might know what it is. Sending hugs, prayers and good luck! I was thinking it might be some kind of seizure as well. Not sure though Hopefully the vet has something to say on Wednesday. Hugs to you and Chloe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 How get them to stop? Just giving her a cookie or something to eat? That will stop it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorcha Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 My 17 English setter has head tremors, and all I do is touch her or say her name and they stop. She has been to the vet about it, but at her age there is not much to be done about it. She seems to get them when she is startled or and after waking up, she also gets them when crunching on dry dog food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 To me the dog in the video does not look like a seizure. My first thought was Essential Tremors. My brother has these. It is in his hands most often and it is at it's worst when he is totally calm. As long as his hands or arms are moving or doing something than the tremors stop. Just a though... Quote ~Beth, with a crazy mixed crew of misfits.~ Forever and Always missing and loving Steak, Carmen, Ivy, Isis, and Madi.Don't cry because it's ended, Smile because it happened.Before you judge me, try to keep an open mind, not everyone likes your taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Here are a couple of links, it seems to be common among Boxers, Dobermans, Bulldogs & King Charles Spaniels. There is some belief that it could be related to calcium levels. Idiopathic Head Bobbing Head Tremors in the Bulldog Bulldog Friends Blog (this is interesting as it follows the journey of their dog from puppyhood to the first head tremor and all the vets, tests, specialists and more tests) Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Having worked Neurology/Neurosurgery for the last 25+ years, it does not behave like a seizure, focal or otherwise. It doesn't seem to bother Rose and short of hooking her up for a doggy EEG, we're (me and the vet)not going to do anything about it for the moment. If it changes then we will look a little deeper. L. Quote The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmc333 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I have a little rescue westie who has head tremors once in while like you describe. I searched and searched and found on you tube a video of a dog that looked exactly like what Karma was doing. I read up on it and it was idiopathic head shaking.... meaning they don't know why it happens or how to stop it. The good news was that it doesn't harm them (or their brain) and usually doesn't get worse. I just touch Karma and stop her head from bobbing. She doesn't seem troubled at all; it bothers me more than it does her. Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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