we Have a 7year old working springer, about 2 years ago she had a fit, we rushed her to the vets. she was still fitting when we got there, the vet had to give her something to calm her down, he said that at her age, and it was the first time she had done that, he was sure she would not have one again, and it happens a lot [ 1 off fits] and would probably not happen again, up to now she has never had one since, it was very scary, would'nt like to see it again, hope everything goes well at the vets