What are these episodes?

Hi vets, please help, his vets have done various tests to check his kidneys and liver etc were okay and they were. Episode one they thought it could have been a stroke, it happened again and the tests above were fine, they are now unsure on what it is. However, believe that it’s neurological but do not have the facilities to CT scan. Does anyone have any ideas on what these ‘episodes’ maybe please? 🙏🏼 I’m worried sick that this could be multiple stokes, or a brain tumour. His breeding is unknown, passport shows 5 years old - expected to be 7/8 years old. He is very overweight at 19.6kg, he has minimal exercise due to recovering from a ruptured cruciate ligament and surgery. Thank you (picture of the beef himself and the video of his episode will not allow me to attach it below xx)

Hello - and what a distinguished looking gentleman.  Epilepsy in dogs can be inherited within certain breeds.  Many of these cases seem to start between the ages of about one and three (although not all dogs read the manual).  Fitting can also be seen for a number of other reasons, including a lack of blood flow or Oxygen or sugar to an area of the brain, or an increase in pressure or the presence of toxins, both in within the brain and the muscles.  An increase in pressure can come about as a result of inflammation, or collections of fluid (e.g. a cyst) or trauma.  An MRI scan could identify some causes, but not all - as with any diagnostic test, it is best to be clear about what your vet or specialist is expecting to find and what the chances are of a positive useful finding, that will change what they do, before a scan takes place.

Hello - and what a distinguished looking gentleman.  I'm sorry to hear that he is having problems. Epilepsy in dogs can be inherited within certain breeds.  Many of these cases seem to start between the ages of about one and three (although not all dogs read the manual).  Fitting can be seen for a number of other reasons also, including a lack of blood flow (or Oxygen, or sugar) to an area of the brain.  Other problems include an increase in pressure or the presence of toxins within the brain or the muscles.  An increase in pressure can come about as a result of inflammation, or collections of fluid (e.g. a cyst) or trauma.  An MRI scan could identify some causes, but not all - as with any diagnostic test, it is best to be clear about what your vet or specialist is expecting to find and whether the findings are likely to change what they do, before a scan takes place.  I would expect a referral neurologist to discuss this with you at the time of the scan, but that's another thing to clarify with your vet. Laura has written a brilliant article about fitting in dogs.  If you go to the blog and search for 'Does my Dog have Epilepsy,' you will find it.

Another good article in the blog is called, 'How do I know if my Dog is Having a Seizure?'  This is another useful one to look up.  Sometimes, for example, it can be difficult to tell some sorts of seizures from pain.

Seizures in dogs can be a concerning and distressing experience, but knowing what to look for and how to respond can help you provide the necessary care and support. By being aware of the common signs of seizures, differentiating them from pain and other conditions, and taking prompt action, you can help your dog receive the best possible care. https://amongusgame.io/