border terriers

[higgins 75]

a friend of mine recently acquired a border terrier about 4yrs old,and a few weeks ago

he said it had some sort of fit during his sleep,don't know what caused it,so was wondering

if any one with experience or knowledge of borders can help,is there any genetic fault responsible for it

or are these fits common within the breed?Thanks,

Higgins.

[TerrierLad 0]

Could you describe these fits? i know they can get very carried away in their sleep as i have 2.. but i would only call these dreams (they yelp and kick about in their sleep).

[higgins 75]

yes he took it to the vets but i don't think any explanation was given for it,but what happened

was that the dog was sleeping,then all of a sudden it stood up with back arched,and wasn't steady on it's feet,also had a 'glazed expression',my friend said it was as though he was looking through me,i believe

he said the dog was unsteady on it's feet as if it was like a new born calf is when trying to stand for it's first time,hope this helps,

Higgins.

[TerrierLad 0]

Definately not a dream then, unless borders can sleep walk but in all seriousness i cant help you but i can point you in the direction of a border terrier forum where you could get a great answer to your question most probobly, PM is to follow.

[poppy1 0]

Hi mate my border collie has epilepsy and these happen at six month intervals so if you want to pm me I will give you my number if I can be of help I will mate.

Regards Steve

[socks 32,253]

spikes syndrome ......... http://www.borderterrier-cecs.com/

[zap 4]

yes he took it to the vets but i don't think any explanation was given for it,but what happened

was that the dog was sleeping,then all of a sudden it stood up with back arched,and wasn't steady on it's feet,also had a 'glazed expression',my friend said it was as though he was looking through me,i believe

he said the dog was unsteady on it's feet as if it was like a new born calf is when trying to stand for it's first time,hope this helps,

Higgins.

my borderx lakie does exactly the same thing another time i have saw her do this was once she got a shock of a electric fence 2 mins later she started fitting she is always sick aswell ,the fits only last 2-3 mins and the vet could not find anything wrong with her either

Edited May 7, 2007 by zap